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Sir Anthony Hopkins gives Enderby artist Jaime Seward a kiss outside of city hall Sunday. Hopkins (below) and Daniel Petrie Jr. and Rick Dugdale, with Enderby Entertainment, receive gift baskets from city council — Raquel Knust, Greg McCune, Brian Schreiner, Brad Case, Roxanne Davyduke and Tundra Baird.

Two Lumby area women were killed in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 6 Saturday night. Police officers responded to the accident west of the Tolko mill at around 7 p.m. “When our officers arrived at the twovehicle crash they were advised by ambulance personnel that the two women in the Pontiac Sunfire, both from the Lumby area, had died in the crash,” said VernonNorth Okanagan RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. Two people in a Ford Excursion, a man and woman from Vernon, were transported by ambulance to Vernon Jubliee Hospital to be treated for their injuries. “Early indications are the roads were icy and the Sunfire crossed into the oncoming lane of the Ford,” said Molendyk. RCMP traffic service members, along with the collision analyst and BC Coroner, continue to investigate this crash. No names had been released by the coroner prior to The Morning Star’s Tuesday deadline. The police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to call the Vernon or Lumby RCMP with details.

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There are more details about what it will cost taxpayers to purchase a railway corridor. Information released Tuesday shows that of the $22 million price tag for the CN line from Kelowna to Coldstream, the Regional District of North Okanagan would be responsible for $1.9 million. “The expectation is there will be no impact on taxpayers,” said David Sewell, RDNO chief administrative officer. The funds will come out of a reserve created in 2005 when Greater Vernon residents agreed to borrow $7.5 million for parkland acquisition. About $7 million remains in the account. “We are already paying interest so there is no incremental impact on taxes,” said Sewell of the CN land deal. RDNO’s $1.9 million is based on the property value of the corridor within the regional district. The District of Lake Country’s share is $5.1 million. To minimize the current tax impact to residents, the municipality may seek public approval to borrow up to 50 per cent of the amount. “That is a possibility but council has to discuss that further,” said Mayor James Baker, adding that the issue was considered by council Tuesday (after deadline) and the district

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may seek to borrow the entire cost. Lake Country has also entered into an agreement in which the City of Kelowna would acquire a 50 per cent interest in the land within Lake Country on a temporary basis. This would reduce the immediate cost to Lake Country as it purchases the share back from Kelowna. “It makes it a little easier for our tax burden initially,” said Baker. Kelowna staff supports the deal with Lake Country. “The arrangement alleviates the debt load for the District of Lake Country’s residents, protects the opportunity of all the jurisdictions to finalize the deal with CN and preserves the corridor as a continuous route physically connecting the communities of the central and north Okanagan with no current tax impact for Kelowna residents,” said Doug Gilchrist, divisional director community planning and real estate for the City of Kelowna. Beyond its assistance to Lake Country, Kelowna estimates its share of the purchase price at $7.6 million. It would be funded from reserves and interim financing with no additional tax increase needed. All of the participating jurisdictions are also looking at ways to raise the remaining $7.3 million of the agreement purchase amount through grants and partnerships before the due diligence process for purchase ends.

Restaurant fire investigated Morning Star Staff

A fire has closed a downtown Vernon restaurant for the time being. Vernon RCMP were called by Vernon Fire Rescue Services shortly before 4 a.m. Tuesday to attend to a fire inside the New Delhi Restaurant in the 2900 block of 29th Street. “The sprinkler system had gone off so there is both fire and water damage in the building,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk Tuesday afternoon. “The owners of the business, and the building owners, have been notified.” The City of Vernon owns the building. The police and fire departments are work-

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Enderby firefighters Kevin Alstad (left), Dillon Uhlenberg and Richard Bastiaansen get a bonfire going to warm Santa and the students of M.V. Beattie Elementary as they help decorate a tree in downtown Enderby ahead of the light-up Friday.

A two-vehicle accident in Vernon involving a stolen Jeep, a missing driver and a seriously injured local woman remains under RCMP investigation. Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, police and emergency personnel responded to a report of an accident at 39th Avenue and Alexis Park Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a blue Jeep and a Hyundai had been involved in a crash. The driver of the Hyundai, a 44-year-old Vernon area woman, was still in her car. She was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital, then transferred to Vancouver General Hospital with serious injuries including a spinal fracture and numerous other broken bones. The driver of the Jeep fled from the scene and has not been found. The Jeep was discovered to have been reported stolen from the Vernon area. “We did receive a number of calls and information, and we’re following up with some of the leads,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “We are continuing to follow up on any tips about the driver and vehicle involved in the crash.”

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There’s still hope that Okanagan kids with life threatening challenges could board a plane and head out for a day of worry-free fun in Disneyland. The Sunshine Foundation of Canada says it’s dedicated to fulfilling dreams for kids across Canada and as such will continue to serve kids in the region through individual dreams and the Dreamlift program. “We are working quickly to secure full funding to operate a Sunshine Dreamlift from the Kelowna Airport as soon as possible,” said Nancy Sutherland, CEO of the Sunshine Foundation of

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A Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Township of Spallumcheen, 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen, B.C. on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. to hear representations on the following matters: TOWNSHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1872, 2014 This Bylaw proposes to amend the Township of Spallumcheen Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1794, 2011 to include a Regional Context Statement. The Regional Context Statement identifies the relationship between the Township’s Official Community Plan (OCP) and the Regional District of North Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy. The purpose of the Township’s OCP is to provide objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management within the Township. The purpose of the Regional Growth Strategy is to ensure that growth and development in the North Okanagan takes place in a sustainable and consistent manner. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by this Bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the above Bylaw. Copies of Bylaw No. 1872 may be inspected at the office of the Township of Spallumcheen from December 8, 2014 through December 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. For further information, please contact Anthony Kittel at (250) 550-3750 or by e-mail at anthony.kittel@rdno.ca. NO SUBMISSIONS TO COUNCIL WILL BE RECEIVED FOLLOWING CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. Corey Paiement, RPP Chief Administrative Officer

Christmas could come early for a couple of deserving people who have fallen on hard times. Star Autobody and Manfred’s Autobody have once again teamed up for the seventh annual Christmas Car Giveaway. In the spirit of the season of giving, the two autobody shops (under the Fix Auto Collision banner) want to make the season a little brighter for two individuals or families in need of a vehicle. But what the shops need are nominations from the public of who is most deserving. “A lot of these are people who won’t ask for help,” said Tim Gares, Star Autobody general manager. If you know someone who has fallen on hard times financially, has health issues, or is a single parent where the gift of transportation could make a positive impact in their lives, send your nominations to Star or Manfred’s by Sunday at midnight. The two vehicles, a 2007 Ford Freestar and 2005 Dodge Neon, are former fleet vehicles from the autobody shops. “They have really low kilometres and are in great shape,” said Gares, while checking out the Ford minivan being worked on in the shop. “They’re 100 per cent when they (recipients) get it.” With the vehicles also come one-year roadside assistance from Western Financial Group as well as oil changes for a year from Qwik Change Oil

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Mund on board with veterans RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Vernon’s new mayor insists his goal isn’t to make waves with the neighbours. Akbal Mund made his appointments to the Regional District of North Okanagan and Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Monday, and except for himself, the city’s Akbal Mund other representatives are experienced councillors. “I don’t anticipate any abrupt changes,”

he said when asked about the city’s relationship with the rest of the region. “We’re here to co-operate and do what’s best for our area.” Sitting at RDNO will be Mund and Councillors Catherine Lord, Juliette Cunningham and Brian Quiring. At the GVAC table will be Mund, Cunningham and Coun. Bob Spiers. Scott Anderson and Dalvir Nahal, who are new councillors, will be alternates when the regular appointees are unable to attend RDNO. Appointments have also been made to a number of other committees, including advisory planning, affordable housing, economic development, finance, tourism

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New faces brought up to speed RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Vernon’s new politicians aren’t alone. Administration and veteran councillors used Monday’s committee of the whole meeting to bring Mayor Akbal Mund and Coun. Scott Anderson up to speed on agendas, meetings and public hearings. “You have lots of support at the table,” said Will Pearce,

chief administrative officer. This was the first council session for Mund and Anderson who were elected Nov. 15 (Coun. Dalvir Nahal was not present). Among the topics discussed was council inquiries where councillors can ask staff questions during a regular meeting. “We try to keep council up to speed as much as possible,” said Pearce. “We want to be as

transparent as possible.” Information was also provided on what can be discussed at an in-camera or confidential meeting — labour, legal and property. Mund and Anderson were also warned about the magnitude of workload they are facing now that they sit on council. “We’re going to see 18 public hearings in January,” said Pearce. “Sleep well on weekends

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Lumby politicians are taking a firm stand when it comes to taxes. Village staff presented council with details for the 2015 budget process Monday and a recommendation was made for the draft plan to include a 3.5 per cent tax hike. “We all looked at staff when we heard 3.5 per cent,” said Coun. Julie Pilon. “It’s on the high end so we asked staff to come back with something more reasonable.” Pilon says she’s aware that taxes are needed to cover infra-

structure and services, but there has to be a recognition of what residents are going through financially. “People don’t have to be taxed up the ying-yang,” she said. “Every small community is challenged in its own way with taxes.” Mayor Kevin Acton would like to see a 2015 tax increase tied to the cost of living. “We’re looking at 1.2 to 2.2 per cent to maintain reserves,” he said, adding that an emphasis on reserves is needed to pay for infrastructure works. “We’re a small community so

even with 50/50 grants from the provincial government, there’s a challenge for us. If there is road work and we have to come up with $250,000 for our share, that’s a big chunk for us.” A staff report indicates the village is facing inflationary pressures, including wages, benefits, contractor services and energy costs. “Staff will work earnestly to draft a (budget) plan that is fiscally responsible and meets the needs of the community now and in the future,” said Jeremy Sundin, director of finance. It’s expected the 2015 budget will be adopted by March 2.

Large flu shot clinic scheduled Morning Star Staff

An additional 10,000 doses of influenza vaccine are scheduled to be received by the Interior Health Authority next week. As a result, some changes have been made to upcoming public flu clinics in order to provide multiple options for the public to get a flu shot in a timely manner. The Dec. 4 and Jan. 8 postponed clinics in Vernon have been rescheduled as a larger drop-in clinic Jan. 15 at the Schubert Centre. In addition, the Vernon Health Centre will offer by appointment clinics. The public is advised to call the health centre to book an appointment. Changes have also been made to clinics in Kelowna, Penticton and Summerland. All remaining vaccine will be distributed among

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omp and circumstance appears to trump the people’s business. Anyone attending today’s Regional District of North Okanagan board meeting will find the agenda lacking any critical issues. In fact, the entire session is dominated by the swearing in of directors, the election of a chairperson and ratifying the meeting schedule for 2015. Now this is a dramatic departure from the December 2013 meeting where after a chairperson was selected, board members rolled up their sleeves and got to work. Among the items on that agenda were genetically modified organisms, gravel extraction and postponement of a decision on a referendum for a new Greater Richard Rolke Vernon art gallery and museum. In December 2012, a similar scenario also unfolded. After the election of a chairperson, a variety of issues were tackled, including UBC transit, a Greater Vernon parks service, replacement of the Vernon Recreation Complex boiler and a referendum for a sports facility at the college. You have to go back to Dec. 7, 2011 to find an agenda that focused only on the election of the chairperson and no actual work. Now some will suggest the December meetings for 2011 and 2014 are different than those in 2012 and 2013 because they come right after an election and directors have to be sworn into office. But consider that a chairperson is elected at the first meeting of December every year and municipalities can change their representation annually in December so swearing a politician into office can be a fairly common practise. Now it’s possible that the decision to keep today’s board meeting purely ceremonial was partially influenced by the City of Vernon delaying its council appointments to RDNO

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and the regional district not knowing who to send agendas to. Obviously there would be a concern that Vernon directors aren’t up to speed on critical issues if they don’t have the necessary background information in advance. However, it wasn’t a leap to speculate on who the city would be sending to RDNO. Akbal Mund may be new as mayor but he is the mayor so it’s a given he would go to the regional board. Immediately placing new councillors Dalvir Nahal and Scott Anderson would be cruel and unusual punishment as they become familiar with how local governments work, so it made sense to appoint veterans Juliette Cunningham, Catherine Lord and Brian Quiring (Bob Spiers has an aversion to RDNO). Based on that, agendas could have been sent to Vernon city hall because while appointments weren’t announced until Monday, city officials would have known about their upcoming duties. While it may not seem like a big deal that today’s RDNO meeting is completely ceremonial, consider that this is the only scheduled board meeting of the month because of the Christmas holiday. That means any residents with zoning applications will have to wait until Jan. 7 at the earliest, as will any groups who want to make a presentation about issues of significance to them. A lack of a meeting also comes while Cherryville is upset over construction of a logging road and there is pressure for a new ice sheet in Vernon. There is plenty going on throughout the communities of the North Okanagan. As a result, whatever business has been building up since the Nov. 19 meeting could lead to an extremely long agenda Jan. 7, testing the resilience of elected officials, staff and the public. Everyone jokes about bureaucracy turning slowly, but there is a need to conduct the public’s affairs as quickly as possible. Waiting until the new year may not fulfil that goal.

Lights, camera, action. Those words have come and gone from the streets of the North Okanagan as after a month-long stay Hollywood picks up and leaves town. However, the memories and the impact will leave a legacy for a much longer period of time. Not to mention we get to eagerly await the release of Go With Me in late 2015 to see how Enderby and area are portrayed on the silver screen. But it’s not like plenty of North Okanagan residents didn’t get their brush with celebrity over the last month already, as Oscar winner Sir Anthony Hopkins, especially, and actors Julia Stiles and Ray Liotta made themselves available for autographs and photographs alike. Hats off goes to producer Rick Dugdale, an Enderby native, who through his production company brought the spotlight and excitement, not to mention the economic spinoff, to the North Okanagan. By all accounts the locals and the location impressed the stars and we’re pretty confident that this brush with Hollywood will lead to more, especially with Dugdale being an incredible advocate for his hometown already. With George Clooney and Tomorrowland, also filmed partially in the North Okanagan, already set to hit the screens earlier in 2015, this area is well on its way to gaining a reputation as an ideal place to make films. While we thank Dugdale and his team for being such good guests, we look forward to the next time “Lights, Camera, Action” will be heard once again in these parts. Stay tuned.

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he MP report written by Colin Mayes had a column title of Action taken. The report came out shortly after the 2014 United Nations Climate Summit in New York. I was very pleased that Mr. Mayes informed readers about the action taken to reduce emissions by the Canadian government. Greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 5.1 per cent from 2005. The column stated that climate change is a fact. Mayes went on to say that what causes that change is still being studied. However, 97 per cent of climate scientists agree that man is the main cause of climate change. The science is easy to understand. There is now 42 per cent more C02 in our atmosphere than before man started burning fossil fuels. Mayes states that sea levels have not risen. This is not correct. The World Meteorological Organization, which does scientific studies on ocean levels, reported that sea levels are rising at an increasing rate. CBC News showed film footage of Miami, Fla. where some streets were under water during certain times of the year because of the ocean rising from climate change. The WMO reported that Arctic Sea ice has significantly decreased this year. Arctic warming is twice as fast as the global average contrary to Mayes' statement that the

polar ice cap has increased. Since 1978, sea ice cover has declined by about nine per cent per decade. Our MP also mentioned that the polar

WATER RATES Hillview Golf water rates increased 268 per cent in three years. It's possible the owners of this well-run family business will close within a year. This environmentally friendly enterprise is in the Agricultural Land Reserve but is forced to pay potable water rates. Why? Let's support the Atmore family and encourage our politicians to establish reasonable water rates on our golf courses. P. Mickelson

24th annual Children's Christmas Auction Nov. 22 at the Paddlewheeler Restaurant and Pub in the Enderby Howard Johnson Inn. Your generosity is truly appreciated by our members, and by the recipients for the funds raised. We also would like to thank the patrons that came to buy the goods and services. We proudly announce that this project produced nearly $13,500 that will be largely used for the children of Enderby and district. We are also proud that we had 42 Enderby Lions members participating in the project, contributing more than 250 personhours and travelling about 450 kilometres. The retail value of the goods offered was just over $19,500, so auctioneer Noel Tarzwell was successful in generating a return of nearly 68 per cent of retail value from the 73 bidders and 54 buyers. Thank you to all for a job well done. John Pavelich, auction chairperson

THANK YOU The Enderby Lions Club kindly thanks the many individuals, organizations and businesses that so generously donated to our

PASSPORT PROBLEM It seems ICBC does not recognize your Canadian passport as proof of Canadian residency.

TIMELY ADVICE With speeding in Vernon and surrounding areas, more speeding tickets would be a perfect way to fund policing of speeding. These folks would fund their own deterrent. I drive slightly over the limit so as not to impede traffic and I regularly get passed by impatient drivers. With winter driving conditions here, this would be quite timely. John Eaton

bear population was at a 20-year high. The World Wildlife Fund contradicts that by stating that there is a 40 per cent population loss for polar bears in Canada. The cause is loss of sea ice caused by climate change. Mayes states glaciers in the Himalayas are not disappearing. However, studies have been done in the Garhwal Himalayas that indicate that most central and eastern Himalayan glaciers could virtually disappear by 2035. National Geographic reported a study done by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change that spring fresh water ice break-up in the northern hemisphere now occurs nine days earlier than it did 150 years ago. Canada's reduction in greenhouse gases is a good start but we now need to follow the ambitious commitments that the U.S. and China have recently agreed to make. The U.S. has agreed to reduce greenhouse gases by 29 per cent by 2025 and China has joined with President Obama to also drastically reduce emissions. Solutions to solve the greenhouse gas problem will be good for our economy as renewable energy will stimulate really good jobs and reduce the enormous tax burden on governments and insurance companies who pay out billions of dollars from damage done by extreme weather events caused by climate change. Also, technology, such as electric vehicles, will improve our air quality which will reduce health care costs. Terry Dyck

I went to our local Service B.C. location with my driver’s licence (DL) and Care Card with the expectation of getting the new combination card. Because my Care Card had my middle name on it and my DL did not, they could not process the combination card. I was told to bring in my passport which I subsequently did and was then told by another Service B.C. agent that it was not a valid proof of residency and I needed a Canadian Citizenship Certificate. (I was born in the U.S. and immigrated to live with relatives 60 years ago as a 10 year old.) I have been a Canadian citizen for over 45 years and my citizenship certificate was likely used to obtain my passport many years ago. United States Customs accepts my passport when I cross the border but ICBC does not? Who are these people? To get a new citizenship certificate costs more than $70 and takes up to six months. By the way, the renewal fee for your useless passport, in the eyes of the ICBC, is now $120 if you live in Canada. Also keep in mind, you do not need the combination card.

If you do not mind carrying the two cards, simply pay the $17 for your driver's licence renewal. M. VanSickle

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Vernon residents may get more time to dig out coins for an expired parking meter. Council instructed staff Monday to investigate the possibility of creating a five-minute grace period after a meter has expired so a motorist has the ability to get the appropriate change to plug the device. “Based on the economy and (store) vacancies, there should be a five-minute grace period to encourage people to use downtown,” said Coun. Brian Quiring. Quiring says he was motivated to raise the issue after a shopper recently got a parking ticket while she was attempting to get change in a store, and she was told by city staff it would cost $25 to appeal the ticket. “You should be able to run in for two seconds and get a toonie.” Presently, bylaw compliance officers have a three-minute grace period once a meter expires. Clint Kanester, bylaw compliance manager, says he only has one officer at times patrolling meters and his department’s goal is not to issue as many tickets as possible. “We try to make sure we’re not overfishing the sea.”

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The Okanagan’s Nutcracker dances for 25 years Vernon dancer leads the way in bringing Canadian School of Ballet’s The Nutcracker to life in Kelowna Morning Star Staff

The Nutcracker has been a beloved holiday tradition in the Okanagan for 25 years now. Filled with fantasy and magic, E.T.A Hoffman’s story, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, set to music by composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, has resulted in the ballet that has captivated generations of families around the world at this time of year. It has also been a holiday staple in both Kelowna and Vernon, as a presentation of the Canadian School of Ballet. “In the early days, local dancers performed to the live accompaniment of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra,” recalls Vernon musician Carole Ruth, who then played first violin with the OSO. “The percussionist set up side stage with a television monitor to see the conductor because there wasn’t room in the orchestra pit.” The show lives on to this day with new choreography and staging by the Canadian School of Ballet’s Regeanna Stubel and Carley Bailey and the participation of professional dancers from Ballet Kelowna, who have been part of the production for the past decade. However some changes have occurred, including the show not coming to Vernon this year. The timing of the international search for the new head of Ballet Kelowna meant the Vernon Performing Arts Centre’s 2014-15

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Vernon’s Cameron Fraser-Monroe as the Nutcracker, right, with professional dancer/instructor Chris Larsen, of Coldstream, as Droselmeier, and Kelowna’s Clare Fleming as Clara, star in the Canadian School of Ballet and Ballet Kelowna’s production of The Nutcracker. The production stages at the Kelowna Community Theatre this weekend. season was already scheduled. Ballet Kelowna’s new AD and CEO Simone Orlando started her position with the company in September and has some exciting plans in store. “I see this community and this company as a great place to focus on promoting and fostering Canadian talent; not only dance artists but dance creators as well,” she said. “It’s my goal to have Ballet

Kelowna be recognized both nationally and internationally as a thriving, innovative company.” Ballet Kelowna, however, is offering plenty of reasons for North Okanagan residents to catch The Nutcracker in Kelowna this weekend, including the chance to see a Vernon dancer in a major role. This year the company is breaking with tradition with the role of the Nutcracker, which is usually

performed by a professional dancer from Ballet Kelowna. Cameron Fraser-Monroe, a Grade 10 student at W.L. Seaton Secondary School, who trains at Accentz Dance Studio in Vernon, is performing as the toy soldier who comes to life as a prince, and is also dancing as the Russian soloist. An accomplished dancer, who also performs with the Zirka Ukrainian Dancers, Fraser-Monroe

has competed at the B.C. Festival of Performing Arts (in stage and modern dance) and attended the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s summer professional division this year. Locals may remember him as Aladdin in Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics/Cirque Theatre Company’s Aladdin’s Lamp last year and as Charlie in their performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2010. Performance runs in the family as Fraser-Monroe’s brother, Jonathan, is also performing in The Nutcracker, and will appear in the opening scene as Fritz (Clara’s brother) and in the Chinese dance scene. Clara is traditionally played by an advanced student at the Canadian School of Ballet, and this year accomplished ballerina Clare Fleming of Kelowna is taking on the role. Fleming has attended summer sessions at The National Ballet of Canada and competed a number of times at the B.C. Festival of Performing Arts and was a ballet finalist in 2014. Both Fraser-Monroe and Fleming have been invited to the Royal Winnipeg summer professional division in 2015. Major roles such as the Rat King, Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier are being played by the Ballet Kelowna professionals. Orlando has also brought in a guest artist from Montreal to ensure all professional roles are double cast. Audiences are invited to share the joy and wonder of The Nutcracker with their families when it stages at the Kelowna Community Theatre Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Call the Actors Studio box office at 250-862-2867 for single tickets or visit www.balletkelowna.ca for tickets and/or information.

Tour brings Elvira hit-makers the Oak Ridge Boys to Vernon Morning Star Staff

With the announcement that top selling jazz artist Nikki Yanofsky, TV veterans The Irish Rovers, and Canadian music royalty Tom Cochrane and Burton Cummings are making their way to Vernon in the new year, another classic act has also been announced, and they need little introduction. Duane Allen, Richard Sterban, Joe Bonsall and William Lee Golden comprise one of country’s truly legendary acts, the Oak Ridge Boys. Their Boys Night Out Tour is coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre June 7 at 7:30 p.m. One of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry, the fourpart harmonies and upbeat songs of the Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits and a world-wide number one smash hit. Together, they have earned Grammy, Dove,

Country Music Association, and American Country Music awards and have garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. They bring four decades of charted singles, and 50 years of a tradition, to a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere. The Oak Ridge Boys’ string of hits includes the country-pop chart-topper Elvira, as well as Bobbie Sue, Dream On, Thank God for Kids, American Made, Y’all Come Back Saloon, You’re the One in a Million, Fancy Free, I Guess it Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes, Gonna Take a lot of River and many other. In 2009, the Oak Ridge Boys even covered a White Stripes’ song, receiving accolades from rock reviewers. The group has scored 12 gold, three platinum, and one double platinum album, plus one double platinum single and has had more than a dozen national number

one singles and more than 30 top 10 hits. Their career has spanned not only decades, but also formats. In 1977, Paul Simon tapped the Oaks to sing backup for his hit Slip Slidin’ Away, and they went on to record with Johnny Cash, George Jones, Brenda Lee, Roy Rogers, Billy Ray Cyrus, Bill Monroe, and Ray Charles just to name a few. The Oak Ridge Boys have appeared before five U.S. presidents, and have made appearances on many nationally televised shows, including The Tonight Show. Earlier this year, and 41 years after all four boys stepped on stage together as a group, they celebrated 41 million Recording Industry Association of America-certified records sold, by signing a new record deal with Los Angelesbased Cleopatra Records. Their first release from Cleopatra is Boys Night Out, a 14-song live project which was

released last spring. It was the very first live country hits recording ever to be released by the Oak Ridge Boys. Opening for the boys will be special guest Amanda Thate of Grand Forks/Abbotsford. “We looked at a number of potential openers for the show at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre but the decision was fairly easy because Amanda opened for Hall of Famer Roy Clark on a number of our B.C. dates just a few years ago and the fans loved her. It just so happens that Roy Clark is also a big favourite of the Oak Ridge Boys, and Amanda’s style suits their audience perfectly,” said Kootenay Concerts president F.J. Hurtak, show promoter. Tickets to see the Oak Ridge Boys go on sale Friday just in time for Christmas. All seats are reserved and are priced at $75.50 (all seats) and can be obtained at the Ticket Seller box office or by calling 250-549-7469 or online at ticketseller.ca.

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Penticton in 2014 and Most Promising Performer in Kelowna. Haynes will perform two movements from Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 with the KSO. Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 is one of the most popular romantic violin concertos. He began composing at nine years old and wrote more than 200 works. Other young performers will also join Kamloops Symphony musicians on stage. The Kamloops Symphony Music School’s Youth String Orchestra will play alongside professional musicians for all but one piece in the program. The nine string players that make up the youth string orchestra have played portions of the Christmas performance for the past three years. They attend both group and private lessons at Kamloops Symphony Music School and are secondary school students ranging from Grades

10 to 12. Christmas with the KSO is a program designed to celebrate the season. The evening will start off with Philip Lane’s Wassail Dances. It is one of a number of his works themed around the Christmas season. It was originally commissioned by the Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra and premiered in 1973. Lane made a career reconstructing lost film scores and is known for his light music compositions and arrangements. The program will also include songs and sing-along carols with the KSO Chorus. Haynes performs at the Christmas with the KSO concert Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops. Tickets can be purchased from Kamloops Live! Box Office at 250-374-5483 or www. kamloopslive.ca.

Diana Krall brings Wallflower tour to Kelowna Five-time Grammy awardwinning jazz pianist and world renowned singer Diana Krall has announced the Canadian leg of her Wallflower World Tour. The 15-city tour will kick off in Edmonton, and will include performances with local symphony orchestras in select cities, including Kelowna at Prospera Place May 12. Krall will perform material from her anticipated new album Wallflower, which will come out on Verve Records Feb. 3. Produced by 16-time Grammy

award-winning producer David Foster, Wallflower finds Krall breaking new ground with her interpretations of some of the greatest pop songs of all time. The album features popular classics from the late ‘60s to present day that have inspired Krall since her early years, as well as an unreleased composition from Paul McCartney (If I Take You Home Tonight). The Wallflower World Tour will feature Krall performing pop classics such as The Mamas and the Papas’ California Dreamin’, The

Eagles’ Desperado, and Bob Dylan’s Wallflower, which inspired the upcoming album’s title track. Krall will be accompanied onstage by Anthony Wilson (guitar), Dennis Crouch (bass), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Karriem Riggins (drums) and Patrick Warren (keyboards). Tickets for Krall’s Kelowna appearance go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and range in price from $78 to $113.50. They are available online at www.selectyourtickets. com, call 250-762-5050, or in person at Prospera Place box office.

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It’ll be a snow day when Whistler’s Skiitour (DJ/producers Dave Rollie, left, and Tim Livingstone) bring their boards and decks to Monashee’s Bar and Grill, downtown Vernon, for a high energy performance Friday.

Skiitour hits Black Diamonds in Vernon Morning Star Staff

Keep your tips up when 13th Floor presents Whistler’s electronic music duo Skiitour at Monashee’s Bar and Grill Friday. Fronted by a Canuck and a Kiwi (Tim Livingstone and Dave Rollie), SkiiTour has spent the past summer touring all over western Canada, playing at most of the major electronic music festivals including Shambhala, Bass Coast, Astral Harvest, Connect, Tall Tree, Keloha, and Fozzy Fest. This fall will see them embark on their first European tour with shows in France, Germany, the U.K. and Czechoslovakia. Producing and preforming together for more than four years, Skiitour are described as savage yetis feeding off of each other during their high energy live shows, which often feature snow machines and loud retro ski gear. “They blast though genres playing everything funky from bassline house to blackdiamond twerk,” said Josh Brazier, with 13th Floor. The boys have tracks released on multiple labels including Simplified Recordings, Westwood Recordings, and East Van Digital. While constantly developing their sound, they have enjoyed chart success on Beatport and have had multiple #1 hits on Juno Download and Ghetto Funk. Free Breaks Blog have also shown them love repeatedly, while

Mixmag recently gave them a glowing review. They were also recently featured in DJ Mag Canada. Opening for Skiitour at Monashee’s are Vernon’s Dee Bass and

Kelowna’s Arise. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Downtown Internet Lounge and Monashee’s Bar and Grill. Limited tickets will also be available at the door on the night of the event.

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The mission of Saving Grace Dog Rescue is to help provide dogs with a second chance at life. On Saturday, the Vernon group is holding a food drive, wish list and mini adoption event at Wet Spot Grooming & Pet Care, 5201-26th St., Vernon, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come and see the wonderful dogs that are available for adoption, and bring any items you are able to donate such as food, treats, toys, leashes, harnesses and crates. For more information, see Saving Grace Dog Rescue on Facebook, the Web site at http://savinggracerescue.ca/or e-mail SGdogrescue@gmail.com

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‘Home’ bridges faiths Cara Brady Morning Star Staff

The play, We’re Already Home, started as part of a series of activities for the Interfaith Bridging Project, which brought together representatives of a number of faith groups and the general community. Now the play, which was presented in Vernon earlier this year, has been published, there is interest across Canada in staging it, and the book was launched last month with a celebration at the Japanese Cultural Centre Hall in Vernon. “When we had the book launch in Regina, some scenes from the play were performed and people were talking about full productions. We’d like to do productions around the Okanagan,” said Arnie Hayashi, one of the authors, with Lorna Tureski and Terry Jordan with advice from Sana Mohammed and Muhammud William, imam of the Vernon Mosque, and Mollie Bono, representing First Nations. The play, set in a fictional small Canadian town, tells the story of two families, one Muslim and one Christian, who have their misunderstanding but ultimately discover that their differences are no barrier to friendship and being good neighbours. The First Nations character represents the land where both families have made their homes and the spirit of life that influences everyone. The character is mischievous, like many First Nations legend characters, and can behave in unexpected ways, like life itself. “This is a tool to continue the work of the Interfaith Project and we would like to see it in schools, libraries and public performances to help people take that step to find out about and understand all faith communities. Many times, people do want to reach out but they don’t know how to do it. The project provides that,” said Tureski. “People of all faith groups, or of no particular faith group, are spiritual beings facing the challenges of life, living their faith and achieving their dreams and goals while living peacefully together.” Mohammed also wants to see the Interfaith Bridging Project continue. “We want to find a way to do the projects, presentations and community events. We might be able to get more funding or

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Sana Mohammed, Lorna Tureski and Arnie Hayashi are thrilled to see the play, We’re Already Home, they wrote with Terry Jordan for the Interfaith Bridging Project has been published. do the events with an affordable charge,” she said. “I was happy to help the actors who played the Muslim characters understand Muslim families and the traditions and reasons for them so that they could do their characters more effectively.” Hayashi noted that he has learned that faiths have more in common than what is divisive. “Each person and family is trying to live a good life. We all love our children and want to raise them to become good citizens within our faiths and the larg-

er community. Respect is the important thing. We are happy to have the book launch in Vernon because there are so many people here who have had a part in the project over the past two years, so many more than we could name,” he said. The cover of the published play is a collage made by Jordan. We’re Already Home is published by Wild Sage Press. For more information see www.wildsagepress.biz. To purchase a copy, contact Tureski at 250-309-2310 or lornatureski@gmail.com

Navigating a trip down the grocery store dairy aisle Courtney Gault Special to The Morning Star

When did buying milk become such a complicated task? A trip down the dairy aisle can be a long process as consumers are faced with soy, almond, coconut, hemp or cow’s milk. To add to the confusion, recently there have been some reports advising people to choose alternatives to cow’s milk. The truth is as long as you are able to drink cow’s milk without any negative effects it remains a safe and nutritious beverage choice. Cow’s milk is an affordable source of protein. Compared to milk alternatives it has the most protein at eight grams per cup. Soy milk is close behind with six grams, whereas almond milk, rice milk and coconut milk have only one gram or

less of protein per cup. Most milk alternatives are not considered a good source of protein. If you drink a milk alternative it is important to make sure you are including high protein foods in your diet such as lean meats, beans, nuts and tofu. Cow’s milk is also a great source of vitamin D and calcium, which are important for bone health. These nutrients help protect you from osteoporosis as you age. Some people have argued that humans cannot absorb the calcium in cow’s milk; however, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that the calcium in cow’s milk is more readily absorbed than the calcium in fortified milk alternatives and foods such as spinach and almonds. There are reasons why some people

do not drink cow’s milk including dairy allergies, lactose intolerance or choosing to follow certain diets such as veganism. If you do not drink cow’s milk, these tips can help you choose a healthy alternative: Choose a product that is fortified. The nutrition label should indicate it has at least 30 per cent of your Daily Value of calcium and 45 per cent for vitamin D. Look for products that are unsweetened. Many milk alternatives contain added sugars so check the ingredients list. Drink up! No matter which milk you drink, aim for two cups each day to make sure you get enough vitamin D and calcium for healthy bones and a healthy body. Courtney Gault is a dietetic intern with Interior Health.

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Empower yourself

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Self esteem, anxiety and negative self-talk will all be tackled in an upcoming workshop led by counsellors Carole Fawcett, Lisa Wippich Tobin and Jeunesse Pearson. Surviving Myself takes place over five weeks starting Jan. 7 and running Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., wrapping up Feb. 4. “Empower yourself and learn how to overcome self esteem and/or anxiety issues,” said Fawcett, a master practitioner of counselling psychology and a clinical hypnotherapist, who runs A Mindful Carole Fawcett Connection in Vernon. “Join us for five enlightening, empowering evenings.” Fawcett said participants will learn coping techniques, gain greater understanding of themselves as well as have fun. “Are you someone who is always second guessing themselves, do you have a ‘tape’ running in your head that plays negative messages over and over? Are you more worried what others think about you than what you think of you? Does this stop you from achieving or accomplishing your life goals? “If this sounds like you, then please join us to explore these areas and discover strategies to work for you.” The workshop runs Wednesdays at the People Place in Vernon, 3402-27th Ave., Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, and Feb. 4. Cost of the workshop is $135, and registration is required by Dec. 15 to allow facilitators to prepare material. To register and for more information, go to upcoming events at www.amindfulconnection.com or call/text Fawcett at 250-550-0316.

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William Vichek and Dania Schmidt, both of Maven Lake child care centre in Vernon, give back to the community this holiday season by working hard to prepare the bags for the 37th annual Realtors Food Drive, held throughout the North Okanagan Dec. 3. In Vernon, 29,234 pounds of food was collected for the Salvation Army food bank.

A time to peruse the seed catalogues

s you read this, there are only 12 days left before the first day of winter, and the days will be getting longer. Not that we will see a difference for some time, but for me it is always a happy thought. Some of my geraniums are still blooming and my huge rosemary plant is covered with little blue flowers. I brought in a few herbs late in the season and they are still doing well. In one of the baskets with the basil is a little marigold with two flowers still looking good. In the other pot are some bidens starting to fade. No bug problems so far. Jocelyne Sewell I keep an eye on the dahlia tubers stored in the basement. Because this year I packed them in damp shredded leaves, I want to make sure they don’t start to get mouldy. So far so good.

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Nothing to do outside, so it is time to look at seed catalogues and magazines accumulated over the years for rainy days. This is a time of rainy days. I found an article about gardening time zones in B.C. Not all have the same information. On one site it shows the Okanagan Valley as a zone 4/5. Some of the areas around Cherryville can be almost a zone 3 and others in the Valley could be a zone 6b. The gardening hardiness zone is divided into nine zones for Canada. The coldest zone is rated 0 on the scale and the warmest is 8. These zones also are divided into two parts with a and b, and b being warmer than a. Depending on your location, you can have different zones in your own garden. The hardiness zones are not the same for Canada and the U.S. A plant rated 5b might be different in both countries. There is a map on the government site for the year 2000 which differs from the one of 1967. The latest one was created using the same variables and more recent 30-year nor-

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mal climate data (1961-90). If you Google gardening climate zones in B.C., you can find many sites. Some of the following links from Canadian Gardening will take you there: Agriculture Canada Hardiness Zone Map USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Environment Canada’s Frost Dates Chart This will give you time to study your zone for the next gardening season My next column will be Jan. 7. I wish a very peaceful and thankful Christmas to everyone. In this season of joy, don’t forget the less fortunate. As in other years, St. James School will be the site of a “Together for Christmas” dinner for everyone wishing to take part in this community event. On this special day of Christmas, may the light of baby Jesus shine in your heart and every day of your life. For more information: 250-558-4556.

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community seniors’ fellowship luncheon Christmas dinner tickets (to cover expenses) must be picked up between Dec. 10 and 12 at Emmanuel Baptist (3412 – 15 Ave., Mission Hill) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or First Baptist Church (1406–32 Ave., East Hill) 9:30 a.m. to 12.20 p.m. Please bring exact cash or cheque for $17 made out to CSFL. See poster in your church for further details. santas anonymous reminds families in need that it is time to contact Santas at 250-542-4448 to make an appointment to come in and pick up Christmas gifts for children zero to 12 years. Gifts available to families living in greater Vernon area as well as Armstrong, Falkland, Cherryville, Lumby, Lavington and Coldstream areas. Deadline to make appointment is Dec. 10. We would like to thank all the businesses and citizens that make donations to Santas so we can continue helping children and families. christmas back pack campaign The Upper Room Mission needs your help to brighten the Christmas season. It’s time for our Christmas Back Pack Campaign. Please help provide a guest of the Upper Room Mission with a special Christmas gift. As a group, family or individual fill a newly purchased backpack with essentials such as soap, face cloth, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo and any other item you feel someone would need. Also you may include anything to make the pack special and unique. Please label pack to represent a man or woman. Please drop off your Christmas Back Pack at the Mission, 3403-27th Ave., by Dec. 21. Thank you to our community. ioDe lambly’s lanDing chapter Christmas pot luck/ meeting Dec. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors welcome; call 250-838-6976. become a foster parent Attend an information session to find out how you can make a difference for children in our community through fostering, Dec. 10 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Dec. 10 at the People Place, 3402 – 27th Ave. Contact Noelle for more information at 250-558-0939 noksupport@okfosterparents.ca seminar in lumby with carol Zarska The counsellor and theologian is a speaker for American Christian Ministries in West Virginia. Personal counselling sessions available. She will be at the United Church in Lumby, Dec. 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m., at the Richland Seventh-day Adventist Church in Cherryville Dec. 13 and 14, in four separate talks. Her topics include “Life Changing Principles to Enhance Emotional Health and all Relationships,” “How to Have Effective Communication for Successful Relationships: How to Talk to One Another,” and “Learning Biblical Principals for Emotional Healing.” For more information, call 250-547-7809 or 250-547-6696. the georgette thrift shop New store hours are Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Half price on purses, boots, hoodies and men’s dress shirts! We are at 3100-28th Ave., behind Sir Winstons Pub. 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. Dancing at the schubert centre Every Wednesday at 2 p.m., you will find live entertainment. Dancers of every description and music of every kind are enjoyed. Come dance, watch and just have fun. Friday at 2 p.m. you will find the dancers in the Coffee House also dancing to live music. We call it “Happy

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feature event: christmas has arrived at the mission Dollar bin thrift shop

hristmas has arrived at the Mission Dollar Bin Thrift Shop with a great selection of party wear priced from a loonie and up. Thanks to a local retailer, we also have a sparkling array of new Christmas decorations, wrap and baubles at just a loonie or less. The non-profit Bin receives 15 fresh hampers of stock each day, keeping our inventory of family clothing, footwear, etc. always changing. We and our partner, the Mission Boutique, are responsible for most operating expenses at the Upper Room Mission and sincerely appreciate your support. We are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.-ish, Tuesday through Saturday at 3008-34th St., and we invite you to pop in and join the fun of great buys for a loonie. Hour.” Fun time for everyone. Drop in and say hi or dance the afternoon away. 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. anaf holDs information session Questions re: Veteran pension and benefits? Need help with meals, housekeeping, yard work? Join Veterans Lunch in Spitfire Lounge, second Wednesday of each month, or contact Alan McMahon at 250-545-5467. gooD fooD boX orDering reminDer Give yourself, a friend, or a family in need, the gift of healthy eating this month. A family-sized box of nutritious fruits and vegetables with easy seasonal recipes is available at the amazingly low price of $16 ($10 for a smaller box for one or two people). Orders must be in by the second Wednesday of the month for pick up on the third Thursday. Call Diane at 250 -306-7800 or go to www.goodfoodbox.net korea Veterans association meets The second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m., at the ANAF. All members and wives welcome. Call 542-7760 for more information. the Vernon lapiDary club (rockhounDers) Meets the second Wednesday in the Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park at 7:30 p.m., everyone welcome, no obligations. Call 545-1274 for more information. Guests invited to attend meetings and discover how exciting the family-oriented club is. Field trips and lapidary workshops scheduled for winter. Members also welcome to drop-in to the centre Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; $5 per session, multi-use passes also available. Info., visit www.vernonrockhounds.org okanagan artists of canaDa Meets second Wednesday of each month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre at Polson Park, 10 a.m. New members always welcome. For more info., call Linda Hunt at 250-545-0530 or visit www.okanaganartistsofcanada.com. Vernon women in business monthly business meeting and lunch second Wednesday of each month at Prestige Hotel & Conference Centre. Join us for education, inspiration and motivation and connect with like-minded business women. Bring your business cards! Noon to 1 p.m. (arrive any time after 11:30 a.m.); $15 for members, $18 for guests ($3 discount for first meeting as a guest). Info., www.vwib.com or e-mail membership@vwib.com.

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time out stitching show Join us Dec. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Halina Seniors Centre, while we showcase our hardanger, cross stitch, crochet and knit projects. We hope to see some of our previous members as well as meet new prospects who want to join our stitching group. The Halina Seniors Centre is located at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For more info., call 250-542-2877. Vernon women’s transition house is looking for fami-

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lies, individuals or businesses to sponsor women and children in need in our annual Christmas hamper program. We are also accepting general donations. Please contact Laura at 542-1122 or e-mail laura.c@vwts.ca if you can help. huge yoga party & holiDay marketplace Nov. 11 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Arise Yoga. At 5:30, a celebratory yoga class by cash donation going to the food bank will be co-taught by all Arise teachers. Meanwhile the Marketplace begins in the lobby with funky yoga apparel, shoes, mini massage and reiki treatments by donation to the food bank, wine tasting and more. At 7, the Marketplace expands into the studio and will also include beautiful handmade, affordable jewelry, aromatherapy, smoothie sampling, free posture exams, and a chance to purchase gifts of healing for loved ones for Christmas. We’ll have gift cards available for yoga, massage, aromatherapy, reiki and acupuncture sessions and much much more! Arise Yoga is in the Alpine Centre on Kal Lake Road. the Vernon baDminton club 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 of charge for anyone who has (or is at risk of) asthma; heart, kidney, or lung disease; stroke, and diabetes. Must be over 19. Takes place Thursdays and Saturdays. Registration is required. Call 250-308-4591 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. results Vernon meets The second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Vernon library. RESULTS Canada is a national network of volunteers. We are committed to creating the political will to end global poverty and needless suffering, and to demonstrating that individuals make a difference when they exercise their political influence. Info., Leo Young at 250-938-4621. armstrong knitting circle meets first, second and fourth Thursday of every month at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. All knitters are welcome to join our group for info. and good conversation. Any interested parties can call Rhonda Brozer 250-546-3238 or Ouida Kempner 250-546-3673.

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Choir will also be carolling at Silver Star village Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Come and enjoy this vibrant group of 135 singers — sharing their love of music and fun. BUDDHist meDitation cLass Dec. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. The class topic will be “Compassion In Action.” Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10, special rates for students and seniors. For info., call 250-558-0952 or see www. dorjechang.ca. No fragrance please. Note: next class is Jan. 9. winter speciaL at vernon LiBrary Get the kids ready for winter Dec. 13 from 2 to 3 p.m. For kids aged six to 8. Stories, puppets and songs followed by a craft! Please pick up a free ticket at the information desk. The Vernon Branch of the ORL is at 280030th Ave. For more information, please visit www.orl.bc.ca or call the branch at 250-542-7610.

ing. There are 12 songs and the show runs approximately 40 minutes at 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., with a quiet white light display for 20 minutes. Tune your FM dial to 88.1, listen and enjoy. The gate to Patterson Ave. Pool Monday to Friday at 12:30 p.m. Ping Pong see the Artificial Christmas Tree Forest is open until 9 p.m. daily. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Upper room mission annUaL craft & Bake saLe Dec. royaL canaDian Legion BrancH 167 LUmBy Fun darts 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mission, 3403-27th Ave., Vernon. every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Lots of baking, homemade gifts, baskets and more. narcotics anonymoUs Thursday Night Serenity meeting at natUre waLk Dec. 13 at 9 a.m., join the North Okanagan 7 p.m., side entrance of the Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. (open Naturalists Club on the Grey Canal Trail, Coldstream. Take to the public, topic/discussion meeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at Buchanan Road east from Hwy 6 & Aberdeen Rd., to Cypress Dr. 1-866-778-4772. (between Binns Rd. and Grey Rd.) and turn left onto Cypress. Park tHe gooD fooD Box enDerBy Pay for your box every second at trail entrance on your right. Optional coffee stop after. Wednesday, no later than 5 p.m., at Baron’s Real Estate, Century tHe armstrong farmers’ market will be staging two 21. Boxes can be picked up every third Thursday between noon Christmas markets on Dec. 13: Armstrong’s “summer” market will and 3:45 p.m., Evangelical Chapel on Mill Street, across from the be at St. Joseph’s Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; phone Margreet at credit union. For more information, please call 546 1986 for info. Armstrong’s “winter” market 838-6298. is being held at Odd Fellows Hall from 10 vernon caLorie coUnters Meet every a.m. to 1 p.m.; phone Art Cayford at 546 Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the CMHA Clubhouse, 3411 for info. Free draws for a turkey, a ham Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. Weigh-in foland other goodies. lowed by a short meeting and sharing of health cHristmas Bake saLe Dec. 13, hostinformation, support for any dietary problems. ed by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Army, For more info. call Aggie at 250-549-4353 or Navy & Airforce. We’ll have a draw for u Yo , Marj, 250-545-0250. a Christmas basket: 18 tickets for $5, with the draw k common tHreaDs Ministering to the to take place Dec. 20 at the Saturday meat draw. Our wor needs of our community. Free, good quality Christmas dinner is Dec. 15; tickets $5. you ! used clothing and footwear. Every Thursday tHe compassionate frienDs canve dri 9:30 a.m. - noon and Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. DLe LigHting The Compassionate Friends at Vernon Alliance Church. Call 545-7105. Welcomes you to the 18th Worldwide HaLina seniors centre Dances Every Candle Lighting in memory of our children Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Halina Room. Dec. 14 at Paddle Wheel Park Hall, 7801 Doors open 1 p.m. Dancing to old-time counOkanagan Landing Rd., Vernon. Doors open try music. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost: $4 at 5:30 p.m. Memorial starts at 6:30 p.m. members, $5 non-members and if you’re just Candles will be lit at 7 p.m. by bereaved famcoming to sit and listen the cost is $1. We are ily members and friends in remembrance of at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For our precious children, that their light may more information, call 250-542-2877. always shine. For further information, call aL-anon meeting Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Darlene at 250-558-5026. Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. zirka Ukrainian Dancers of tHe cancer reLaxation sUpport groUp okanagan Free community Christmas For people living with cancer and their supconcert at the Schubert Centre Dec. 14 from port persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Info., Colleen at Concert starts at 11:30 a.m. Refreshments 250-550-8802. and goodies provided. Donations of food vernon stroke recovery BrancH or cash gratefully accepted to the local TH Meets Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. food bank. at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. Support to LUmBy commUnity caroL sing! is stroke survivors, their families and caregivers; our yearly ecumenical Christmas event, socialization, recreational, educational activiwhere we celebrate, together with all ties to enhance, develop and maintain motor and cognitive skills. saDok Ukrainian Dance ensemBLe Enjoy an evening of Lumby churches, the birth of Jesus Christ with the story, joy and Call Mary-Joan Giffin at 250-260-8029. festive family fun! Take in the amazing cultural and dance perfor- song. You are invited again to join us in this traditional celebration aa meetings on tHUrsDays Meeting, Monday to Sunday, 7 mance by Sadok in Lumby Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the White Valley of the season Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handi- Community Centre (2250 Shields Ave.) Tickets: $7/adult, $5/ on Glencaird and Park Avenue. Free-will offering to benefit the cap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th student, or $20 for a family of four. Tickets available in advance local food bank. Refreshments in the hall to follow. Everyone Ave. (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. at The Village Gallery (1961 Vernon St. Lumby) or at the door on welcome! Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting the evening of the event. Proudly presented by The Monashee Arts santa cLaUs invites yoU to a speciaL potLUck sUp(X) open, 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Council! Info., 778-473-3029 www.monasheeartscouncil.com per Dec. 14 at Hullcar & Deep Creek Community Hall (corner Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap access. (X) no 15tH annUaL UniteD way festivaL of trees The beauti- of Hullcar/Deep Creek/Knob Hill Roads). Doors open 4:30 p.m., handicap access. 250-545-4933 ful trees of the Festival of Trees are on display at the Best western dinner starts 5 p.m., Santa arrives at 6 p.m. Parents should bring vernon ms society sUpport groUp Meets on the second Vernon Lodge until Jan. 5. Drop in to get ideas for decorating your a dish that would feed your family; we provide plates, cups, cutand fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m., room 105 of the People tree then vote for your favourite tree. New this year – vote online lery, coffee or hot chocolate. You are also asked to bring a small Place. Call 542-2241 for more information. at www.unitedwaynocs.com for a minimum donation of $5 you wrapped gift with your child’s name on it and deposit into box by Jci vernon meets JCI Vernon members range between 19-40 may vote as often as you wish and donate as much as you wish. door. Santa will call your child and give them their gift. For more years of age, and work together to achieve goals and contribute Most votes wins “People’s Choice Award” most dollars raised wins info., call Sherri at 250-546-1944. to our community. JCI Vernon meets second Thursday of every “Community Favourite Award.” aBoriginaL yoUtH interesteD in snowBoarDing Any month 7 p.m., Vernon Chamber of Commerce, 2901-32nd St. cHristmas Bazaar fUnDraiser Okanagan Humane Aboriginal Youth interested in snowboarding, ages 13 to 19, please We welcome anyone with an interest in JCI to join us. See www. Society’s annual event runs until Dec. 23 at The Shops at Polson contact the First Nations Employment Services at 250-558-3345 or jcivernon.com Park, 2306 Hwy. 6, Vernon, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., each day the mall fnesvernon@shawbiz.ca vernon anD District animaL care society We have a is open. Glassware, jewelry, ornaments, pictures, dolls, linens, artsoLUteLy! The Arts Council of the North Okanagan is lost-and-found cat registry. If you have found a cat, or your cat has clothes, household items, pet supplies, and large assortment of pleased to announce ninth annual fundraiser, Artsolutely, a shopgone missing, please call Margaret at 542-3980 with a description Christmas trees, wreaths and all the decorations you could want ping extravaganza and Vernon’s one-stop shop for fun and unique of the cat and we will do our best to help. The registry is anony- at modest prices. Come support our silent auction and purchase a hand-made gifts until Dec. 24. We’ve got 25 of the Okanagan’s ticket on our sleighful of goodies, including a turkey. Get a 2015 best artists selling their finest wares in all mediums: paintings, mous, if you wish, we only require information about the cat. calendar and enter to win a door prize. All proceeds go to care drawings, fibre, jewellery, glass, pottery, photography, woodcarvof abandoned and neglected cats and kittens. For more info., call ings, soaps and more! Open Monday to Fridays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays noon to 4 p.m. at the Vernon tHe vernon commUnity singers under the direction Hazel at 250-542-1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. of Terry Logan and accompanied by Marjorie Close, present Dancing cHristmas LigHts DispLay Voila Hair Studio at Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson park. Call 250Christmas concert, Welcome, Child of Light, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and 4105 Pleasant Valley Rd. in Vernon will again have its dancing 542-6243 or visit www.vernonarts.ca Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Church. Program will also fea- Christmas lights display running until Christmas, with donations society for open Learning & DiscUssion Meets Dec. 15 ture a children’s choir and the concert promises to be a wonderful of non-perishable food and cash being collected for the Vernon at the People Place, 9:30 a.m. with Ed Noweck from Planet Bee. blend of folk, modern and classical music, plus a dash of humour! Women’s Transition House Society. There is a bin for food dona- First meeting free, then membership is $20/year; includes coffee Tickets $12, available at Schubert Centre or from choir members. tions and a secure cash box attached to the front of the salon build- and cookies. For more information, call 250-558-5051.

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Vernon Vipers TJ Dumonceaux (left) and Liam Finlay eye up one of the bears after the Vernon Vipers’ first goal kicked off the Teddy Bear Toss, filling the ice with stuffed animals for the Santa Toy Club Friday night at Kal Tire Place. Kaely Johnson (top left), of the KISS FM Events Crew, carries a couple of huge bears off the ice.

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Parents rally for safe routes Morning Star Staff

Pedestrian safety is being promoted among Coldstream children. Parents Nichoel Crawford and Cheryl Dowler conducted safety presentations at Coldstream and Lavington elementaries Monday, and Kalamalka Secondary Tuesday, and they will be at Kidston Elementary Dec. 15. “Since the decrease in school busing, more kids are walking, but there hasn’t been a strong public message about how to be as safe as possible while walking on Coldstream’s roads, and it shows. There are a lot of walking behaviours that are not the safest,” said Dowler. The pair researched pedestrian safety programs in other communities, including Lake Country where student Josie Evans died after being struck by a vehicle. “I felt like Lake Country’s tragedy foreshadowed Coldstream’s future, we needed to do something now but we didn’t know where to start,” said Dowler. “Then I saw ICBC had launched its own pedestrian safety campaign. We liked how it focused on being bright at night. On an impulse, I phoned ICBC and asked them to come to Coldstream.” The campaign also involves the Coldstream Fire Department and parent advisory councils. Tolko Industries has provided reflectors for students. To maintain the momentum, a group known as Walk Safe Coldstream has been formed. “Walk Safe Coldstream has three main safety messages we want to encourage,” said Crawford. “Please, when there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic. Second, when crossing the road, teach your children to stop, look, and listen, make sure they know it is always best to use a crosswalk. Third, Coldstream is very dark. Be visible by wearing bright and reflective clothing. Also, the next time you buy your family’s jackets and backpacks – think reflectors - it could save you or your child’s life.” For more information, contact walksafecoldstream@gmail.com.

Protest discussed Morning Star Staff

Vernon residents can hear first-hand experiences about the Burnaby Mountain pipeline protest. The Vernon Climate Action Group will hold a meeting Thursday and participants can hear from people who took part in the protest against a Kinder Morgan pipeline in Burnaby. “There will also be discussions on the impact of the pipeline on the Interior and the climate,” said Bill Darnell, with the Vernon Climate Action Group. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Drive. NISSAN

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Gift fair boosts local charities Morning Star Staff

Junior Chamber I n t e r n a t i o n a l ’s Alternative Gift Fair was a success. The event raised more than $6,000 for 13 local and international charities. “Individual donations ranged anywhere from $5 to $1,200. It goes to show that even a little bit goes a long way,” said Sue Solymosi, event co-chairperson. Those who made donations received gift certificates which they can now give as holiday gifts. The participating organizations included the Community Dental Access Centre, the Family Resource Centre, the Good Food Box, JCI Vernon Helping Hands Project, the Kindale Developmental Association, the Road Home Rescue and Safekeeping Society, Sleeping Children Around the World, Special Olympics, Teens Count Too, the Vernon Women’s Transition Society, the Upper Room Mission, Wellspring Foundation

for Education and the Zimbabwe Project. “It was a great event for all the organizations

to come together and showcase all the work they do in our community. We can’t wait for

JCI Vernon to grow this event next year.” said Hailey Rilkoff, event co-chairperson.

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Resort invests in health care Morning Star Staff

Silver Star Mountain Resort has shown its support for health care in the North Okanagan. The resort has donated $13,000 to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Light A Bulb campaign. Funds were raised by selling $20 lift tickets for the resort’s opening weekend. “We wanted to give back to the community in a significant way, with 100 per cent of proceeds going to the hospital foundation,” said Anne Haight, the resort’s sales and marketing director. Light a Bulb is supporting the foundation’s Building a Tower of Care Campaign, Phase II. Through it, the foundation is raising $2.5 million to equip the sixth and seventh floors of the Polson Tower with 60 patient rooms and medical equipment. “We appreciate the generosity of Silver Star and the great community support that was shown for this special event,” said Richard Finn, Light a Bulb co-chairperson.

“We wanted to give back to the community in a significant way, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the foundation.” — Anne Haight

Cooper’s Foods, Safeway (Vernon Square) and Save-On Foods also showed their community spirit by partnering as sales locations for the lift tickets. Over the past two years, Silver Star Mountain Resort has donated $38,200 to Light a Bulb. To make a donation to Light A Bulb, go to www.vjhfoundation.org or mail your cheque to the VJH Foundation, 2101-32nd St., Vernon, B.C., V1T 5L2. For more information, call 250-558-1362.

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YLW offers daily Toronto service Morning Star Staff

Service is expanding at Kelowna International Airport. Air Canada rouge will begin daily service between YLW and Toronto Pearson International Airport in June, offering 40 per cent additional capacity on this route year-over-year. “This is exciting news,” said Sam Samaddar, YLW Kelowna International Airport director. “Air Canada first began seasonal non-stop service to Toronto in 2002 at YLW. We are pleased to be one of the first new domestic routes for the Air Canada rouge service. “Air Canada rouge provides more capac-

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192

Jay Royston

537

196

331

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315

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Kevin Arychuk

536

197

313

-10

David Bootsma

535

Jeremy Lanaway

533

197

312

-10

182

319

-8

Sally Sinslair

532

193

313

-10

Cameron Wray

532

188

312

-8

Chris Lowe

532

182

318

-8

Becky Hardy

532

180

326

-10

James Streeter

532

176

330

-10

Dave Harding

531

200

305

-10

Mark Olsen

531

183

322

-10

Andrew Agostino

531

180

325

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Chris Smith

530

191

T14

Ken Nakama

530

191

Kyle Jacobs

530

190

307

-8

313

-10

314

-10

Wayne Whitmore

530

182

316

-8

B.P.C

529

194

309

-10

Tina Cousins

528

195

301

-8

Devin Crombie

528

186

316

-10

Dustin Heidt

528

179

323

-10

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Bill Icton

527

198

303

-10

T22

Rene Cimon

527

198

303

-10

Rose Watters

527

177

324

-10

Jordon Harrison

526

210

290

-10

Debbie Hartwig

526

194

306

-10

Candace Fijnvandraat 526

177

321

-9

Glenda Danielson

525

196

303

-10

Mark D Dickinson

525

193

304

-9

Claude Bruce

525

179

320

-10

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Corbin Hanson of the Watkin Motors Mustangs gets his shot blocked by Jake Nohr of the Prince George Cougars as he stands in front of his goalie Jacob Gendron in Pee Wee Tier 1 hockey action Saturday at Kal Tire Place.

Midgets claim B final Morning Star Staff

The Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers shaded the Strathcona Warriors of Edmonton 3-2 (shootout) in Sunday’s consolation final of the Banff Hockey Academy Midget Tier 1 Hockey Challenge Cup. The Vipers, who finished 3-1, got regulation goals from Stephane Richard and Carl Main before Connor Johnston netted the shootout winner. Josh Evans stopped all three Strathcona shooters. Reed Cashato, Jason Shaigec, Cameron Hitch and Bryce Pyle provided assists. Logan Imrich converted a Grady Caton feed in overtime as Vernon, coached by Brad Shaigec and Murray Caton, clipped the Moose Jaw Warriors 3-2 in preliminary action Saturday. Main, with assists to Richard and Shaigec, had the opening snipe, while Johnston, unassisted, gave Vernon a 2-0 lead. Tristan Quiring recorded the win. The Coca-Cola Tier 2 Midgets swamped Summerland Jets 8-2 and upended the Salmon Arm Silvertips 5-2

in exhibition play. Conor Webb, who was an emergency call-up for the BCHL Vipers Friday night, was in goal against Summerland. Landon Munk pulled the hat trick, while Bryton Stead (2), Riley Swiscoski (1+2), Jarrett Campbell and Jayden Pedersen handled the offence with Kyle Sherwood posting three helpers and Easton Jones getting a pair. Billy Cawthorn and Webb shared net duties versus the Tips. Riley Swiscoski, Brian Ferguson, Austin Derkach, Jeremy Pogue and Campbell counted the goals with Harvey Pawsey pocketing two assists. The North Island Impact stopped the Abbotsford Heat 3-1 Sunday in the final of the Salmon Arm Midget A Female Tournament in Sicamous. The Salmon Arm Silvertips, who are sponsored by Armstrong Co-O,p finished the tournament 0-4. After falling 2-0 to South Island in their Friday opener, the Tips lost 2-0 to Terrace and fell 2-1 to the Kelowna Rockets in

Saturday play. The Tips outplayed and outshot the Rockets all the way but couldn’t find any puck luck. Cailee Bauml scored the Tips’ goal when she poked checked a defenceman on the blue line and then simply out sprinted the other d-man to get in the clear. She went high, blocker side Salmon Arm lost their consolation final 4-0 to Williams Lake. The Tips’ game MVPs were Brooke Miller, Bauml, Catlyn Marshall and Makenna Southam. The Source for Sports Bantam Tier 1 Vipers tied 2-2 with Kamloops Tier 2 Blazers and lost 3-1 to the Tier 1 Blazers in a pair of road games. The Vipers were down 1-0 late in the second Saturday when Kael Black connected on a feed from Dawson Chase. Vernon trailed 2-1 midway through the third, but kept battling back. With Just 24 seconds left to play and the net empty in favor of the extra attacker, Chase equalized from the slot with Joe Eggert and Mika Burns earning the assists.

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Blaine Caton has spent a little time lately watching B.C. Hockey League action from the press box. The Vernon Vipers’ rookie pivot is making his case for an ice-level view. The 17-year-old Vernon product collected a goal and two assists as the Snakes thumped the host Trail Smoke Eaters 9-5 in a goal-filled affair Saturday night at Cominco Arena. “Whenever you get put back in the lineup and get the opportunity, you’ve got to show what you can do,” said Caton, who skated between buzzsaw wingers Nicholas Rasovic and Riley Brandt. Caton’s goal, his second of the season, capped a four-goal barrage in less than three minutes in the first period to give Vernon a 5-1 lead. He batted home a rebound out of midair to chase netminder Adam Blaine Caton Todd, who allowed five goals on 16 shots. Brett Clark made 14 saves in relief. Brandt (3rd goal), who opened the goal spree at 13:26, and Rasovic, with his first as a Viper in the third period, also scored. “They really came along and were probably our hardest working line that game,” said Vipers’ assistant coach Kevin Kraus. With Vernon forward Liam Finlay and d-man Luke Shiplo away at the Team Canada West selection camp for the World Junior A Challenge (Dec. 14-20 in Kindersley, Sask.), the second-place Snakes (178-1-2) could be without two of their primary powerplay components as they host the West Kelowna Warriors (15-9-0-5) tonight (7:00) at Kal Tire Place. Even if they don’t make the squad, it was unknown at The Morning Star’s press time whether Finlay or Shiplo would return in time to play. “It’s a big statement game for us,” said Kraus. “They’re two points behind. They either keep it close or we start to make some room in the standings.” Since Finlay joined the Vipers in early November, the Snakes’ powerplay has clicked at an impressive 24.59 per cent (15-of-61). Vernon’s man advantage has clicked in each of its last four games, including snipes by Thomas Aldworth (18th) and TJ Dumonceaux (10th), in the first and third period, respectively, against the last-place Smokies (12-150-1) Saturday. “When we picked up Finlay (from the Penticton Vees), he and Shiplo are running it up top, and Liam Coughlin down low, he’s so good with puck,” said Caton. “TJ has most of the goals though.”

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Summerland Steam forward Cole Woodliffe (dark jersey) joins North Okanagan Knights Matt Halvorson (from left), Thomas Pattison and Brandon Palik in a busy line in front of Knights’ goalie Mitch Profeit during the Steam's 3-2 KIJHL win Sunday afternoon at the Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong.

Knights battling hard Morning Star Staff

They are still the most goal-challenged team in the league, but the North Okanagan Knights are keeping games tight with better defensive play. The Knights own the worst record – 4-25-12 – in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, but they have been in five of their last six games until the final buzzer. The Knights lost 3-2 to the Summerland Steam in a Sunday matinee at Nor-Val Sports Centre. It was their third one-goal loss in the last five games. “I have to give the kids credit for how hard they work,” said Knights’ head coach Jim Armstrong. “They don’t quit. We’ve rarely had a game where we’ve been outworked or haven’t shown up. They are trying hard and they are getting better.” Adam Jones put Summerland ahead midway through the first period on an unassisted shorthanded tally. It was his first snipe of the season. The Steam went up 2-0 with 3:39 left in the second on Riley Pettit’s eighth of the year, unassisted. Brandon Palik’s first of the campaign pulled North Okanagan within one, from Austin Fournier and captain Dryden Profeit. Just 78 seconds later, the Steam responded when Jarrett Malchow produced his second of the year, OP 4pm y SHam - turda O 8 PRurs: to Sa Ho nday Mo

from Coleton Fisher. The Knights battled back on a powerplay three minutes later with Nathan Washington netting his third, from game star Logan Geefs and Zach Andrusiak. D-man Austin Garrington of the Knights and Wyatt Gale of the Steam were ejected for a firstperiod fight, while Mitchell Lukacs of the Knights and Jones scrapped in the second. Both teams posted 30 shots with Brett Huber taking the win and Mitch Profeit the loss. Summerland improved to 18-8-0-1, good for second place in the Okanagan/Shuswap Division. The Knights host the Kelowna Chiefs (12-14-2-1) Friday night and entertain the Princeton Posse (1311-2-0) Sunday at 3 p.m. In other action, the 100 Mile House Wranglers spotted the Revelstoke Grizzlies a 3-0 lead before earning a 5-4 win Sunday afternoon at the South Cariboo Rec Centre. Grizzlie veteran d-man Kenny Batke bagged his fifth goal of the year, on a powerplay. Batke has a dozen points with the 11-13-2-0 Grizz. Vernon’s Jeff Bochon (4-4-8) and Griffin Fried (1-1-2) are rookies with Revelstoke, who are last in the Doug Birks Division, one point back of Chase.

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Three teams ranked in the topeight provincial poll highlight the annual VSS Panthers PIT Senior Girls Basketball Classic. The Cats, coached by Lonny Mazurak and Dave Tetreault, join the Immaculata Mustangs of Kelowna and Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton as schools rating high preseason ratings. VSS opens the Classic Thursday night (7:30) against the Okanagan Mission Huskies and then tackle the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops Friday (1:30 p.m.). Entry fee Friday is a loonie or a non-perishable food item which will all go to the VSS Christmas food drive. The Panthers have six returnees from a season which saw them place sixth at the B.C. finals and claim the Okanagan Valley crown. “Jordan Korol and Rebecca Salway are the only Grade 12s who will help lead a surprisingly experienced group of Grade 11s this year,” said Mazurak. “We only have eight players this year but it is a real tightknit group who have already learned to play for each other. We are smaller than last year across the board but hope to make up with skill and smarts.” The Fulton (AA) Maroons went 2-2 at the South Okanagan Hornets Senior Boys Tournament in Oliver. Missing all-star Tye Kitzman (at B.C. Football camp in Vancouver), the Maroons fell 99-74 to the No. 1 Southridge Storm of Surrey. Karanmeet Khatra rang up 20 points and three steals, while Brandon Isaac collected 18 points and five assists and Darrien Broomfield bagged a dozen points and eight rebounds. In Game 2, the Maroons stopped the G.W. Graham Grizzlies of Chilliwack 90-71 with Karanmeet netting 22 points and eight assists, Broomfield dialing up 21 points and 13 boards and Isaac earning 19 points and 12 rebounds. Fulton then lost 83-63 to the No. 10 Pacific Academy Breakers of Surrey with Isaac pocketing 27 points and a dozen rebounds before leaving with

a sprained ankle in the third quarter. Broomfield registered 21 points, 10 steals and seven boards, while Khatra had 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Maroons closed the tourney by bowing 89-69 to the ninth-ranked Golden Golden Eagles with Isaac on injured reserve. Khatra pulled down 19 points and 10 rebounds, while CoryAng provided 14 points and four steals and Noah Alleyne chipped in 10 points. “It was a good weekend overall; we got to see all the top teams, besides the Island guys,” said Fulton head coach Dale Olson. “We are right there with them; we just need to get healthy and get the younger ones up to snuff. I’m real happy so far; they work extremely hard.” The VSS Grade 8 girls lost 47-32 to the South Kam Titans to place second in the Sa-Hali tournament. South Kam got 22 points from a stellar guard and lots of clutch play from a 6-foot-2 post who cleaned up the misses. “The girls played good defence in the second half but were a little intimidated coming into the game,” said Panther head coach Mike Bertram. “Jessie Harman and Katie Peters did a valiant job trying to stop their big girl.” Jaide Vanderleest led all VSS scorers with seven points, while Savana DeWitt had five and Sarah Crerar had four. Brienna Condie, Ally Carter, Olivia Sawka and Bree Vanderleest played tough defence all weekend. The Panthers stuffed the host Sabres 47-21 in their opener with Kelsey Falk draining 21 points. “Kelse took over the game with her aggressive takes to the hoop and strong finishing,” said Bertram. Emilia Durfeld was game MVP with eight points and six assists. VSS then iced the Westsyde Whundas 40-17 behind 13 points from Falk and six apiece from DeWitt and Peters. Abby Williamson took player of the game with four points and great defence while playing through a cut to her mouth from a flying elbow.

Stars ice North Shore 7-4 Morning Star Staff

The Lumby Tier 4 Pee Wee Stars iced the North Shore Winterhawks 7-4 in consolation play Sunday in the Kelowna Jr. Rockets Invitational Hockey Tournament. Tage Kineshanko jumpstarted the Lumby scoring as he buried a hard slap shot past the goalie and heavy traffic created by Matthew Yaremcio. The assist went to Domenik Porteous. Just eight seconds later, Yaremcio made it 2-0 on a solo effort. North Shore scored first in the second period before Kineshanko clicked with a slapper on the power play after a series of incredible passes. Kineshanko produced his third goal, assisted by Quin Williamson. Mason Robinson got on the scoresheet as he went coast to coast

and finished on a beauty shot. North Shore potted three goals in less than 90 seconds before Yaremcio added his second of the game from Linden Catt and Liam Macleod. Kineshanko recorded his fourth of the game to finish the offence. Tournament MVP awards of the weekend went to Conner Seehaver, Tye Krause, goalie Eric Foufoulas and Kineshanko The Stars opened the invitational by losing 4-0 to the Rockets. Lumby lost a 9-7 thriller to Kamloops Saturday morning with Kineshanko (2), Robinson (2), Catt, Noah Clarke and Krause handling the attack in front of Parker Stanyk. The Stars lost 7-2 to North Okanagan Knights with Robinson and Williamson scoring.

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Bantams open versus Nanaimo Continued from A27

The Tier 1 Blazers grabbed a 2-0 lead early in the second before Caden Bracken jumped off the bench and joined the play. Damian Coljee-Fehr fed a nice pass from the corner and Bracken took it high in the slot firing a wrister high blocker side. The Vipers pressed for the equalizer, but were hampered killing 10 minutes of penalties in the last half. Vernon opens their eight-team Tier 2 tourney Friday night (6:15) against Nanaimo Clippers at Civic Arena. The Fix Auto Bantam Tier 3 Vipers went 2-2, falling 8-4 to the Summerland Jets Sunday morning at the Revelstoke Grizzlies Invitational. Nick Mitchell, with 1+2, game MVP Bryan Brew, Cole Johnson and Lucas Halvorson supplied the Vernon offence. Mitchell pulled the hat trick as the Vipers ambushed the Clearwater Raiders 10-1 Saturday afternoon at the Forum. Game MVP Dayton Bryan and Gavin Fleck each netted deuces, while d-man Zayne Hanke earned 1+2 and other singles came from Lincoln Connor and Johnson. D-man Ethan Joe had two helpers. The host Watkins Motors Mustangs thumped the Prince George Cougars 8-0 in Pee Wee Tier 1 league play Saturday morning. Kobe Grant earned the shutout, while former Cougar Corbin Hanson fired a hat trick, not showing his former teammates any love. Power forward Nick Teale netted a single with the other goals going to Tysen Fairweather, towering d-man Scott Gilowski, smooth-handed Steel Quiring and speedy forward Lochlan O’Keefe. Shifty defenseman Cameron Moger chipped in with a couple of assists with speedy Trevor Kennedy and Zack Funk each getting a helper. K.T. Walters and Connor Elliott were solid on defence as the Mustangs earned their first league victory over Prince George. The Nixon Wenger Tier 2 Pee Wee Vipers gained a tie against three losses at the Kamloops Blazers Invitational.

Connor Hansen connected in Vernon’s 8-1 loss to Kamloops Saturday morning with goalie Owen Swiscoski taking MVP. The Vipers lost 9-2 to the Richmond Islanders Saturday afternoon with Ronac Chauhan scoring unassisted and Jacob Wettlaufer clicking from Jacob Green. Hansen was MVP. Vernon opened by falling 14-1 to the powerful Fort St. John Hawks with Jakob Jones scoring from Green. Swiscoski stopped an astounding 69 shots, while Emma Elders was MVP. The Nixon Wenger crew then tied the Oceanside Generals of Parksville 5-5 with goalie Aidan Spraggs collecting MVP. Maisun Ang-Hamilton and Jones each registered a deuce, while Benjamin Reinhardt had a single. Green rang up two helpers. The Valley Wood Remanufacturing Vipers grounded the Cloverdale Colts 5-2 Sunday morning in the D final of the 10-team Salmon Arm Atom Development Tier 1 Tournament. Cash Anderson (2), Erik Pastro, Bennett Kuhnlein and Max Stewart handled the offence with Brock Holliday, John Spraggs, Scotty Hoffman and Liam Leibel picking up assists in support of Colten Colmorgen. The Vipers went 1-2 in the round-robin, starting with a 4-1 loss to the West Kelowna Warriors. Braden Schimegelt, assisted by Austin Roest, accounted for Vernon’s goal. Jace Weir bagged a pair of snipes as the Valley Wood group toppled the Coquitlam Chiefs 6-2. Pastro, Anderson, Bennett Kuhnlein and Nick Noren provided the other goals with Hoffman picking up two helpers in support of Austin Seibel. Vernon then grabbed an early lead with a strong forecheck before bowing 5-2 to the Prince George Cougars. Pastro (2+1) and Leibel counted goals with Colmorgen taking the loss. After finishing in Salmon Arm, the Vipers returned home and fell 7-4 to the Kelowna Jr. Chiefs in league action Sunday afternoon. With the tanks almost on fumes, the Vipers put in a herculean effort but eventually ran out of gas in the third period with Noren, Pastro, Weir and Schimegelt scoring. Seibel was solid in suffering the loss, stopping multiple breakaways on the night.

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Aldworth’s powerplay goal opened the scoring 8:34 into the first period before Charlie Zuccarini (17th) replied for Trail. Aldworth (19th) and Jagger Williamson (3rd), with a wicked snapshot from the blueline, tallied 18 seconds apart after Brandt had started the first-period goal frenzy. Jake Lucchini (13th) got one back for Trail with 11 seconds to play in the first period, and Paulsen Lautard (2nd) made it 5-3 early in period two. “Defensively, there were a lot of missed coverages,” said Kraus. “We just need to be committed to the defensive zone every night, every shift.” Second-period singles by Mitch Meek (6th) and Trevor Fidler (7th) restored Vernon’s four-goal cushion, but Trail responded with a powerplay goal by Conner Wynne (1st) in the third. Connor BrownMaloski (4th) completed the offence with 1:31 to play. Ex-Viper Dallas Calvin recorded three assists for Trail. Shiplo had four helpers for Vernon. After a promising start, the Smoke Eaters are 4-50-1 in their last 10. Vernon is 7-2-0-1. “For our group, it’s time to hopefully just reenergize here and understand where we’re at in our division and where we need to get to,” said Trail Smoke Eater assistant coach Craig Clare. “We’re not out of this thing by any point, but we need to turn it around quickly to give ourselves an opportunity to get back in the playoff picture.” SNAKE BITES: Jarrod Schamerhorn is expected to start tonight as Danny Todosychuk is back on injured reserve. Captain Riley Guenther has been cleared to practise after missing two weeks with a lower-body injury. He is doubtful for Wednesday... Forward Linden Hora was a healthy scratch in Trail.

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The Vernon Chicks with Sticks struck gold at the Spirit of Winter Petite Ringette Tournament in the Fraser Valley. Speedster Kristin Ho fired four goals and an assist as the combined Vernon team stomped Surrey-White Rock 7-2 in Sunday’s gold-medal game. Tristan Dewitt, Astrid Beaty and Mackenzie Gilman added singles, and Abby Sveistrup and Alassa Johnson each had assists. Miah Cohen was an amazing defender. Vernon opened by outgunning Coquitlam-Port Moody Kermodes 5-1, led by Ho’s 3+1 performance. Johnson (1+2) and Sveistrup rounded out the offence, while Ashley Wadsworth chipped in an assist. Kaila Summerfelt was stellar in net. Dewitt recorded the hat trick as Vernon doubled the Fraser Valley Rink Robbers 6-3. Brynn Korol, with 1+3, and singles from Johnson and Ho, completed the attack. Jasmine Horton set up one goal. Ho, who won the fastest skater competition, earned a hatty and Sveistrup scored once as the Chicks fanned the Westside Pirates 4-1. Earning the assists were Wadsworth, Mackenzie Gilman and Korol. In other Petite action, the Lewis sisters, Brooklyn and Sydney, put on a scoring clinic as the Vernon Voltage bowed 11-8 to Kelowna Sunday morning at Priest Valley Arena.

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Vernon U16B forward Ellen Campbell (right) tries to get by Shuswap U19B defender Victoria Sirko in Thompson Okanagan Ringette League play Sunday morning at the Priest Valley Arena. Quiring, used strong defensive showings from Caryss Hill, Aly Petty, Taylor Hewitt and Victoria Schultz, who earned a defensive MVP award. Strong offensive performances came from Aimee Skinner, MacKenna Jackson, Kennedy Jackson, Kristin Francks and Hillary Quiring. Showing great grit and hustle were Sophia Bilodeau, Sadie Christensen and Alecia Hughes. In Novice play Saturday, the Vernon Strikers bowed 8-3 to the Kelowna Ice Angels. Sierra Fernley scored two of Vernon’s goals, assisted by Sasha Austin and call-up Rhys Leibel. Sydney Lewis had the Strikers’ other tally in support of stellar netminder Brianna Visser. Lauren Cooke fired a deuce as Vernon fell 7-5 to the Kelowna Chiefs Sunday. A l l y Hobenshield, 3 DAY SALE Visser and Teagan 2015 Schober, on a topshelf goal, added MEMBERSHIPS to the offence. % Goalie Sasha

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Austin was solid in the crease. The Tween A Rush overtook the Vernon Junior B’s 9-2 in an all-Vernon exhibition showdown Saturday at PV. Bryn Taylor-Hawes opened the scoring for the Rush, assisted by Madison Fox, just 30 seconds into the game. Courtney Bacon (4+2) and Hailey Quiring (2+3) set up one another for the next two Tween goals, and Amy Demetrick converted a feed from Grace Cornell before the Juniors rallied with snipes from Chelsea McNabb and Sophie Granley. Miranda Chapple drew assists on both goals. In the second half, Junior goalie Aleisha Smith stopped numerous shots, but the Rush persisted with goals from Quiring, Bacon and Kalen Webster. Brooke Buller and Caenen Wisse shared the win. The Vernon Ice Bunnies bounced Kelowna 8-1 in their first home game Saturday at PV. Rhys Leibel jumpstarted Vernon’s attack with a pair in the first period, followed by a two more from Lucia Manton. Danika Vienneau rounded out the first with a late snipe. In the second period, both Natasha Vienneau, with a deuce, and Jade Peterson got on the scoresheet.

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BCHL B.C. HOCKEY LEAGUE INTERIOR DIVISION TEAM W L T OTL PTS GF GA Penticton 26 4 0 1 53 127 58 Vernon 17 8 1 2 37 102 77 West Kelowna 15 9 0 5 35 108 103 Merritt 16 12 0 2 34 109 110 Salmon Arm 10 12 2 5 27 92 100 Trail 12 15 0 1 25 99 105 ISLAND DIVISION Nanaimo 20 10 0 1 41 122 91 Powell River 14 8 0 7 35 101 99 Alberni Valley 15 10 1 2 33 110 90 Victoria 13 10 0 5 31 100 107 Cowichan Valley 9 20 0 1 19 80 125 MAINLAND DIVISION Chilliwack 19 9 0 1 39 107 92 Prince George 17 12 0 2 36 105 105 Langley 14 11 1 4 33 94 96 Coquitlam 11 15 1 4 27 115 129 Surrey 4 21 0 3 11 65 149 SUNDAY: Merritt 8 Coquitlam 5; Powell River 5 Trail 3; Cowichan Valley 6 Langley 4. SATURDAY: Vernon 9 Trail 5; West Kelowna 7 Salmon Arm 1; Victoria 8 Merritt 7 (OT); Penticton 3 Powell River 1; Langley 6 Alberni Valley 3; Chilliwack 6 Prince George 3. SCORING LEADERS PLAYER GP G A PTS PIM Corey Mackin, Coquitlam 31 30 23 53 2 Liam Blackburn, West Kelowna 29 13 33 46 14 Brett Supinski, Coquitlam 31 21 16 43 20 Jarid Lukosevicius, Powell River 28 14 22 39 20 Jeremiah Luedtke, Prince George 31 10 24 39 22 Kurt Keats, Powell River 28 22 13 38 45 Jacob Pritchard, Powell River 28 17 25 36 34 Jake Luccinini, Trail 28 13 16 35 16 Kurt Gosselin, Alberni Valley 24 9 21 35 26 Charlie Zuccarini, Trail 28 17 17 34 28 Riley Alferd, Penticton 31 17 20 34 30 Jacob Jackson, Nanaimo 30 14 16 34 22 Brayden Geisinger, West Kelowna 30 12 22 34 10 GOALIES GP MIN GA W-L-T AVG SV% Hunter Miska, Penticton 19 1314 43 17-5 1.96 .925 Guillaume Decelles, Nanaimo 21 1485 66 17-7 2.67 .925 Bo Didur, Langley 19 1101 49 10-9 2.67 .922 Jarrod Schamerhorn, Vernon 18 1215 56 10-8-1 2.77 .909 Billy Christopoulos, AValley 19 1205 58 12-8 2.89 .916

REC HOCKEY BOSTON PIZZA HOCKEY LEAGUE SATURDAY, DEC. 6 Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena Cidel Moving Oilers 5 - Matt Brenton 2+1, Vernon Miskosky, Ryan Dubetz, Justin Mitchell (shootout winner, round 8) Clayton Ricketts 2A. Goalie: Jayden Campbell 18 saves. RE Postill & Sons Orphans 4 - Chris Glen 2, Murray Vetsch, Chris Bradford. Goalie: Rodger Sewell 27 saves. SUNDAY, DEC. 7 Game 1 @ Priest Valley Arena Monashee Bar & Grill Blackhawks 10 - Brian Caron 3+3, Dan Gilowski 3+1, Mike Mason 2+4, Ryan Black 2+3, Brendan Caron 5A. Goalie: Jason Hoffman 22 saves. Rea-Son Electric Kings 2 - Chris Usselman, Tye Sanford, Kevin Swales 2A. Goalie: Steven Clark 29 saves.

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KOOTENAY INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE OKANAGAN/SHUSWAP CONFERENCE OKANAGAN DIVISION TEAM W L T OTL PTS GF Osoyoos Coyotes 25 5 0 1 51 158 Summerland Steam 18 8 0 1 37 97 Princeton Posse 13 11 2 2 30 91 Kelowna Chiefs 12 14 2 1 27 90 North Okanagan Knights 4 25 1 2 11 60 DOUG BIRKS DIVISION Kamloops Storm 19 9 0 2 40 113 100 Mile House Wranglers 16 10 0 2 34 97 Sicamous Eagles 15 13 1 1 32 97 Chase Heat 11 13 2 5 29 99 Revelstoke Grizzlies 11 13 2 4 28 90 KOOTENAY CONFERENCE EDDIE MOUNTAIN DIVISION Fernie Ghostriders 22 4 1 1 46 133 Golden Rockets 17 11 0 5 39 122 Creston Valley Thunder Cats 15 11 1 3 34 94 Kimberley Dynamiters 15 12 1 2 33 123 Columbia Valley Rockies 5 21 0 4 14 87 NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION Nelson Leafs 18 7 2 3 41 122 Castlegar Rebels 18 9 1 3 40 123 Beaver Valley Nitehawks 15 8 1 4 35 93 Spokane Braves 15 13 0 3 33 97 Grand Forks Border Bruins 7 20 1 3 18 89 LEAGUE LEADERS PLAYER GP G A PTS Aaron Azevedo, Osoyoos 30 17 30 47 Bryan Lubin, Castlegar 31 24 22 46 Doan Smith, Columbia Valley 29 23 19 42 Rainer Glimpel, Osoyoos 31 17 25 42 Ian Desrosier, Golden 31 21 20 41 Jason Richter, Dynamiters 30 24 15 39 Cole Mckeckney, Golden 30 12 27 39 Troy Maclise, Osoyoos 29 17 21 38 Felix Larouche, Kamloops 29 15 23 38 Josh McCulloch, Fernie 26 25 11 36

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Sammie the Bear hangs out with Phyllis MacPherson, Lake Country Food Bank manager, and Const. Jesse O’Donaghey, during the Cram the Cruiser fundraiser.

Mounties are overwhelmed with the community support during the third annual RCMP Cram the Cruiser in Lake Country. The event Saturday raised 2,646 pounds of food and $5,336 for the Lake Country Food Bank. “Our largest donation this year came from Keith and Loretta Stutters, of Stutters Disaster Kleenup, who donated $2,000 to the Lake Country Food Bank,” said Const. Jesse O’Donaghey, event organizer. “Also Todd Ryder, the manager of Cooper’s Foods in Lake Country, generously donated hundreds of the prepackaged bags of food items for the food bank, including the $5 raised for each of them.” The winner of the grand prize donated by WestJet was

Bretta Lawton of Lake Country. Phyllis MacPherson, the manager of the Lake Country Food Bank,

one joint has the same impact on the health of your lungs as smoking twenty cigarettes. We all know families that have lived these realities with their children. The leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau, Colin Mayes needs to ask these parents if legalizing marijuana is a good public policy. Both terrorists that murdered Canadian soldiers had substance abuse issues. It is easier to radicalize a person that is not mentally stable due to substance abuse. A large percentage of crime committed is linked to substance abuse and the cost to our health system is immense. A nurse told me that 70 per cent of emergency room cases in a Calgary hospital were related to substance abuse. Our Conservative government has

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funded money for more drug enforcement and for programs to help people kick their addictions. The RCMP’s DARE program to educate school children is to the credit of members willing to take time to organize this program. We as citizens must take this seriously and start educating our children and work at the community level to reach out to our friends and neighbours. I have heard of grandparents taking care of their children’s children because the parents had drug addictions and could no longer take care of their own children. They thought that after raising their own children they would now have time to relax and enjoy their grandchildren. Instead, they now have to be parents again. I was surprised to hear that a number of families in the riding have to deal with this issue. Legalizing marijuana or any drug addiction is just going to manifest this prob-

than 30 years ago. It is the amazing people of this community who cause me to continue loving it,” she said.

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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to attend an information session regarding intersection improvements in the Crystal Waters Road area on Highway 97. The proposed intersection improvements would increase safety and reliability at both Crystal Waters Road and Rawsthorne Road intersections. Information and the design of the proposed improvements will be available at the open house, and the ministry is inviting the public to provide input. Ministry staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. The drop-in Open House is scheduled for the following date and time:

Drug use a concern

am always puzzled by the national media’s focus on trivial issues and missing the more important challenges facing society and governments. Our society is being under-minded by substance abuse and very few people are talking about it. One in five Canadians (21.6 per cent ) has a substance or alcohol abuse problem. Substance abuse costs us $40 billion per year in Canada. Eighty per cent of federal offenders have a history of substance abuse issues. Six million Canadians are in recovery. Contrary to the solutions of the NDP and Liberals to legalize marijuana, because they say it is just a soft drug, studies found that 40 per cent of people that start using marijuana move on to harder drugs. Marijuana is proven to cause physiological side effects such as schizophrenia and paranoia. Smoking

took time to visit all of the volunteers at the event. “I fell in love with this community more

lem. The solution lies with our society to take a stance and work together in becoming a drug-free community. I believe we can do it one person at a time. Colin Mayes is MP for Okanagan-Shuswap.

Thursday, December 11, 2014 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Oyama Community Club 15710 Oyama Road Lake Country, B.C. For more information please contact Spencer King, Senior Project Manager by telephone at 250 828-4976 or by e-mail at Spencer.King@gov.bc.ca.

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Yorke-Hardy, Alana Kathleen It is with great sadness that the family of Alana Kathleen Yorke-Hardy announces her peaceful passing at home in Vernon, B.C. on Nov 30, 2014; following a very brave baƩle against pancreaƟc cancer. Born in Kamloops, B.C. on October 29, 1948, Alana Kathleen Yorke-Hardy(nee Mason) was predeceased by her father Allen Crawford Mason, and mother Olive Kathleen Mason. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Robert Yorke-Hardy, daughter Lee-Ann Teichroeb(nee Yorke-Hardy), sons Christopher, Michael and MaƩhew (Opal) YorkeHardy and by her seven grandchildren Brianna, Dylan and Aaron(Teichroeb), Jordyn and Elli (YorkeHardy), Nicholas and Olivia (Yorke-Hardy), as well as her brother Peter Mason of Sundre, Alta. and sister BeƩy Mason of Jensen Beach, &lorida. Alana and Bob moved to Vernon in 1980 and spent many wonderful years here raising their family and enjoying the Okanagan as well as being involved in the business community; having co-discovered and developed Canada͛s only commercially operaƟng precious opal deposit -- Okanagan Opal. A celebraƟon of Alana͛s life will be held Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the O’Keefe Ranch in Vernon, B.C. In lieu of Ňowers, friends and loved ones wishing to honor the joy and happiness Alana brought to so many lives are encouraged to make memorial donaƟons to the PancreaƟc Cancer Research &oundaƟon at www.pancreaƟccancercanada.ca

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Help Wanted

BOOKKEEPER REQUIRED for busy electrical, plumbing and gas fitting service company in Vernon.

Full time Monday - Friday. Starting at $14/hour. Customer service skills a must. Email resume to aslan@aslanservices.ca or fax 250-549-4416

Vernon Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated team player who possesses great organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent people and phone skills are a must. We are a fast paced modern, four doctor practice with digital x-ray, inhouse diagnostic equipment and a warm and inviting crew. Please send resumes to vernonvets@shaw.ca or fax: 250-542-1772 Attention: Annette (Office Manager)

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Employment

Help Wanted

Sales

Trades, Technical

Electronics design Eng/Tech part time work out of home – Vernon area, expertise with aluminium surface mount design bluewaveenergy@earthlink.net

Student required to shovel snow and do odd jobs. Please call (250)558-6837

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CEDA is Hiring! Labourers & Operators – Turnaround Projects

RETIREMENT home seeking PT (6h/day Sat, Sun, Mon) general maintenance person. Resume and cover letter to jobs@balticproperties.ca

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!

Dynamic Auto Recycling company located in Lumby is looking to add a few more team members to our growing company. These individuals must have sales experience, telephone and computer skills. Must have some auto parts knowledge. Wonderful beneﬁts, F/T, $20/hr + commission Email resumes to: wade@autorecycling.com or call 250-547-2310

Help Wanted

Medical/Dental

Needed Early Childhood educator Permanent Part time. Must have license to practice. Reply to Box 11, C/o The Morning Star, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5 OTTER Co-op Armstrong requires a part-time person to assist in feed production. Must have farming or feed mill experience, be mechanically inclined, computer literate, dependable and able to multitask. Send resume to armstrongsales@otter-coop.com

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Qualiﬁcations include: Physically demanding Clean driver’s abstract Travel within Alberta Class 1/3 driver’s license an asset To submit resume please visit online: www.cedagroup.com

Help Wanted

Employment

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.

Help Wanted

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CUSTODIAN

JOIN OUR TEAM! Snap Fitness Vernon is looking for a Front-End RECEPTIONIST. Computer skills is an asset. We are also looking for a FITNESS INSTRUCTOR to join our team.

(Part Time) Reporting to the Director, Recreation Services, this position performs janitorial, custodial and handyman tasks ensuring that the pool and recreation facilities are maintained at established levels of cleanliness and sanitation. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is December 19, 2014. Please quote competition # 80-COV-14.

classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com

EXPERIENCED COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

VERNON

Applicant must have the following qualifications:

We offer a very competitive wage and a full benefit package

Use the Classifieds

250.550.7900

Please drop off resume in person to #103-5301 25th Ave., Vernon

• Extensive knowledge of Windows XP, Vista, Seven, Eight • Experience with Mac software and hardware would be an asset • Experience in PC hardware troubleshooting, diagnostics & Virus removal • Must have home office networking skills • Previous in shop and / or mobile Tech experience • Customer service experience

There is a better way to get better help

2 LINE COOKS required for shift work, must be flexible. • Food safe + 2 years minimum experience a must. • This is a fast pace, high volume environment. • Must be a team player & work well under pressure.

Email resumes to: jbjcomputer@gmail.com or drop off resumes • No phone calls please

& COMPUTER Sales Service

Apply in person with resume. 3604 32 St, Vernon • 250-558-0669

Now Hiring Be your own BOSS! Consider being an independent carrier for The Morning Star. You will earn extra dollars three times a week to deliver our award-winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Students and Adults both welcome.

Give us a call. 250-550-7901

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BELLA VISTA RT 25 - 27 Ave & 41 St • 142 papers BX RT 34 - 29 St & 31 St • 83 papers RT 36 - 43 Ave & 24 St • 148 papers RT 44 - 41 Ave & 21 St • 75 papers RT 81 - 15 Cres & Valleyview Pl • 89 papers RT 94 - 40 Ave & 22 St • 62 papers COLDSTREAM RT 204 - Coldstream Rd & Hillside Dr • 64 papers RT 214 - West Kal Rd • 66 papers 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 RT 215 - Aberdeen & Venables • 99 papers MISSION HILL RT 17 - 21 Ave & Okanagan Ave • 69 papers RT 18 - 16 Ave & 34 St • 87 papers RT 19 - 24 Ave & 33 St • 57 papers RT 21 - 16 Ave & 30 St • 112 papers RT 22 - 24 Ave & 36 St • 233 papers RT 71 - 20 Ave & 36 St • 137 papers • Avail. Dec 10 OKANAGAN LANDING RT 417 - OK Ave & Marshall Rd • 94 papers RT 424 - OK Landing & Brooks Lane • 156 papers RT 425 - OK Landing • 88 papers Contact Circulation • 250-550-7901

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Employment

Services

Work Wanted RESIDENT FARM Supervisor available spring-fall. Start-ups. Diversification. Succession. Sales, purchasing and shop experience. Ranch. Nursery. Vegetable. Greenhouse builder. Fair Spanish. Bob Crocker 604-842-2378.

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. RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Website: www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

Merchandise for Sale

Moving & Storage

Firearms

Misc. for Sale

8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale.

Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances

Flooring

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

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

small ads,

BIG deals!

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250-550-7900 Painting & Decorating 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!

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

*1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

Hairstylists

Pets & Livestock

Chair for rent at Shear Dimensions Hair Design 250308-7198

Home Improvements

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Rubbish Removal

Livestock AAA Grain fed beef for sale. No implants or hormones, ready for freezer. Call 250546-9766

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving, various colors $900. 250-494-4092. sm.white@shaw.ca

Help Wanted

Pets

Flooring installations. 20 yrs experience. Okanagan Valley 778-215-rugs (7847)

Furniture Like new blue fabric loveseat. Reversible seats & cushions. $120. obo. 250-542-4372.

Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles

*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com

LOOKING FOR unwanted Down Hill

SKIS

Garden Equipment 4 Snowblowers $250. to $500. 250-307-0009

any length

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 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240

Misc. for Sale 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

Call 250-545-5665 or drop off 3408 31st Ave. 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 Moving sale. North West Coast mask, collectables, totem, misc. furniture. 250-260-3196 or 250-307-1066. Sims, large youth-20 ski pants. $20 Burton X-largeyouth, 14-16. $50. Ride-youth small 11/12, pants and jacket, red. Worn 3 times. Paid $250. Asking $100.250-308-7671. 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.

For further details on qualifications, responsibilities, duties and how to apply, please visit “Make a Future” at www.makeafuture.ca for job description. Deadline for applying is Friday, December 12, 2014. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pets & Livestock

Misc. for Sale

Livestock

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES $180 & up for any vehicle delivered to my yard. We also buy: rads, batteries, converters, alternators, copper, starters, aluminum & electric motors. For all scrap inquires call 250-351-9666

Treadmill Tempo 620T, excellent condition. $300 obo Call 250-545-5217 WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 White electric dryer, good cond. $125; White metal 5’ bifold doors $50 250-550-3029 Xmas Trees Farm Fresh u-cut /pre-cut, 5’-15’ $30-$60, Open Daily 9-7, 1370-20 Ave SE Salmon Arm. 250-832-8552

Misc. Wanted A Collector wants to buy your silver coins, Ingots, collectors coins, old money, o ld stone carvings, sculptures. Todd, 250-864-3521 Coins, Coin Collections, Silver, Militaria. Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St. Vernon 250-308-1522 Military Collectable’s, Medals, Badges, Uniforms, Etc., Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St, Vernon, (250)308-1522 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082. Local. PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 WANTED: 23’/24’ Class A Motorhome. Please call Garry 1-250-318-6551 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

2014

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 (NORTH OKANAGANSHUSWAP) is inviting applications for our On Call Spare list for Education Support Workers positions. This is a Union position; rate of pay is $24.54 per hour. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Two year’s University training in Social Sciences and or Psychology or equivalent. • One Year’s experience working effectively with at risk youth and their parents demonstrating the ability to: • develop a good rapport and relationship of trust with teenage students; • to supervise and assist them with learning and behaviour problems;

Merchandise for Sale

- 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, DECEMBER 11 STARTING AT 9:00 AM Also

Indoor furniture & miscellaneous auction to begin at 10:00 am

903 Raffan Rd, Armstrong, BC

250.546.9420

www.valleyauction.ca

AUCTION

s Dodd Dodd s WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 • 6:00 P.M. Jewellery & Coins Large Selection of High Quality Gold & Silver Including 12 Rings, Some With Local Appraisals Worth Up To $1,810.00, Gold Watch $2,8960.00- Appraisal, Earrings, Necklaces, Silver Coins & More.

FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & MISC: 9pc Diningroom Suite 6 Chairs, Table, Buffet Hutch, Sofa & Love Seat, Coffee & End Table Sets, Corner or Flat Elec Fireplace & Mantle, Storage Cupboard, Antique Sideboard With Mirrored Hutch Top, King Size Mattress & Bed Frame, Roll-top Desk, 4pc Sofa Set, Hide-abed, Lamps, Framed Pictures & Prints, 3pc Bistro Set, Trunks, Bar Stools, Beautiful Area Carpet, Antique Glass Doored China Cabinet, Bunk Bed Frame, Safe, Stacking Washer/Dryer, Small Freezers, Upright Freezer, Water Softener, Dishwasher, Stereo’s, TVs, Microwave Oven, Small Kitchen Appl., Christmas Decorations, Shelf Units, Carpet, Vacuums,, File Cabinets, Desk & Chairs, Pool Balls & Cues, Pressure Canner, Walker, Wheel Chair, Safe, and More. ++ Huge Selection of Christmas Ornaments ++ Full Set of White Kitchen Cabinets with Counter Tops

In our Sunday, Dec. 28th edition of The Morning Star we will celebrate the babies born in 2014. Don’t miss your chance to share your excitement by announcing the arrival of a new member of your family!

Place your ad before Monday, Dec. 15th at 4pm.

2995

Only $

incl. tax

TOOLS & MISC: Lincoln & Mastercraft Wire Feed Welders, Gas & Elec Snowblowers, Gas & Elec Lawn Mowers, Pressure Washer, Bench Grinder, Cordless Tools, Tool Boxes, New Mastercraft Professional Tools, Air Compressor, Car Ramps, Floor Jack, Elec Winch, RV Steps, Large Assortment of Fittings & Gauges, Construction Heaters, Shop Vac, As Is KDX Motorcycle, Angle Grinder, Circ Saws, Snow Boards, Golf clubs, Heavy Bag, Exercise Gym, Treadmill, Plus Much More.

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

250-545-3259

Baby’s First Name: _______________________________ Baby’s Middle Name:____________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________________________ Son__________Daughter __________________________ Parent’s First & Last Names: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________ City:__________ Phone #: ________________________

Submit the complete order form along with a clear photo to be received by Monday, Dec. 15th at 4pm Mail or drop off to 4407 - 25th Ave. V1T 1P5 or email to classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com

AND COLLECTIBLE

AUCTION

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th View and browse the catalogue on-line

Partial List Includes: c1800 Ebony accented mahogany chest on chest Linen cupboard, remarkable early oak pull out desk set of drawers, early Arts & Crafts oak book shelf, Exotic Olive wood 6’8” long Credenza,18kt White Gold and Diamond Victorian Filigree style Ring (Appraised at $1,825.00), signed bronze figurines, c1905 Marlin lever action 38:55 calibre rapid taper barrel rifle, large assortment of high-end jewellery and sterling silver, Signed listed Canadian artist original oil on canvas painting by John Beynon, early Postcard collection, set of four Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back chairs, collection of Swarovski crystal, vintage advertising signs, boxed lots and so much more…. Viewings to be held in our Vernon Showrooms.

Place a classiﬁed word ad and...

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VIEWINGS: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday thru Saturday 9:00 AM ‘til sale time Sunday SALE TIME: 1:00 PM Sunday, December 14th Check out our website www.antiqueimports.ca

ANTIQUE IMPORTS CHARTERED MEMBERS: B.C. AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS: CERTIFIED PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISERS GUILD OF CANADA

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION ROUCK BROS A-Z Renovations Lumby

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Log Homes & Log Sidings. T&G V Joint, Wood Flooring, Timbers & Beams. Special Orders, Kiln Dried.

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TEL 250.558.8351 SMALL JOBS WELCOME, RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL

SCOOTERS

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â€˘ New Construction or Renovations â€˘ Installations â€˘ Milgard Vinyl, Fiberglass & Aluminum Windows â€˘ Interior & Exterior Doors â€˘ FREE ESTIMATES Toll Free 1-800-661-8003 â€˘ Phone (250) 545-6096 â€˘ Fax (250) 545-1977

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Repaints our specialty â€˘ Also T-bar Installed! g â€˘ Walls â€˘ Doors â€˘ Windows â€˘ Trim â€˘ Textured Ceilings Painted - Repaired or Retextured

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Scooters + Parts. (Not motorized)

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Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Commercial/ Industrial Property

Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial

Homes for Rent

Auto Accessories/Parts

RESORT VILLAGE of Candle Lake, SK. Newly renovated restaurant on a .47 acre lot 2nd floor residential, 3 bedrooms. Sale incl: land, building, equipment, business. Call 306-929-4999.

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.

Mobile Homes & Parks 3 bdrm mobile, all drywalled interior, near bus, lake, soccer fields. $70,000. 250-540-0227.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

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 BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS

1 & 2 Bedroom

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.

Downtown on 32nd Avenue (beside KISS FM) - 2nd Floor of Building

WEST VERNON

3bdrm, full basement, 2 bath carport, np/ns, no drugs $1050 +util, Avail now. 250-542-9591

1 bdrm loft, ideal bachelor, close to Downtown, F.S. $700/mo. includes utilities. Available immediately. 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 immediately. Sorry NS, NP.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent 3bdrm laundry, $1195/mo, avail immed. 4 appl, garage, near Square Safeway, 421334th St. 250-938-7273 4bdrm, 3 bath older house in Enderby, avail Jan 1, $1100. /mo. 1 (250)838-6630 Avail now, 3bdrm & bsmnt 2bdrm + lvgroom, level entry, Veranda covered. n/s,n/p 38th Ave. $1,600. 250-545-5841

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644

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