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Car giveaway drives families forward Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff

A tough year for a couple of Vernon families has turned around thanks to the gift of transportation, just in time for Christmas.

“I’m just shaking,” said Lee Schultz, as she and her husband Darwin showed up at Star Autobody Friday morning to collect the keys to a reliable set of wheels.

Single mom Ashley Stevenson tried to hold back the waterworks as she realized she wouldn’t have to walk across town to get diapers for her son anymore.

“This has been, by far, the best Chistmas present ever.”

Stevensen and her two-year-old son Nathan, as well as the Schultz family, were nominated in the seventh annual Christmas Car Giveaway put on by Star and Manfred’s Autobody. The pair of body shops sifted through approximately 30 heart-wrenching stories to determine who would most benefit from the vehicles (a 2007 Ford Freestar minivan and a 2005 Dodge Neon).

“We went through two boxes of kleenex I think,” said Errol Thompson, manager at Manfred’s. “Every family deserved a car, I wish we could have given away 30.”

For Stevenson, the gift of a vehicle is a life-changer.

“It means I can go get groceries when I need to and go to work without taking a cab,” said the young mom who was in a car accident last December and hasn’t been able to afford a vehicle.

“I’ve been pushing (the stroller) through the snow and walking everywhere.”

Not only will the car save her time and money and make her life a little easier, it opens up the door to a brighter future.

She has been wanting to get into deputy sheriff training in New Westminster, but without a vehicle, “it wasn’t even a possibility, I had no way to get there.

“Now I can go forth and submit an application. It’s a possibility now,” she said, as her son played with the buttons and knobs in their new Dodge Neon.

“I think I’m still a little bit in shock,” said Stevenson, who actually earned three nominations, including one from her landlord.

Like Stevenson, a reliable vehicle means the world to the Schultz family.

Up until now, Darwin has been driving five days a week to his job in Falkland in a 1996 Honda Accord with more than 400,000 kilometres.

He and his wife Lee have two children, including 11-year-old Bethany who has severe autism.

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Two-year-old Nathan Stevenson checks out the controls on a 2005 Dodge Neon with his overjoyed mom Ashley, the recipient of the car through the Christmas Car Giveaway at Star Autobody Friday. Darwin and Lee Schultz (left) were also given a vehicle to help their family out, a 2007 Ford Freestar minivan.

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“It needs to be parked, it’s not safe for the kids,” said Darwin.

Therefore the Ford Freestyle is a dream, particularly coming off of a tough year.

Darwin actually lost his initial job earlier this year so the family was living in a campground for two months while they saved up money for a rental deposit.

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It’s exactly the news skiers wanted to hear.

Snowfall allowed Silver Star Mountain Resort to become fully operational Friday.

“Things are just amazing up here,” said Anne Haight, sales and marketing director.

“It’s what we needed just in time.”

As of Friday, there was a 100-centimetre base at the resort.

All 12 of the lifts are operating, with 100 alpine runs open for skiing and snowboarding, along with 53 kilometres of nordic trails.

Haight was one of the first to hit the slopes Friday.

“It was fantastic, really,” she said.

“There was lots of choice as to where to ski first. I enjoyed boot-deep powder atop groomed runs. I call that hero snow. It’s the best snow of the season that I have skied yet. And returning to the office, there were still fresh tracks to be had on the Vance Creek runs even after 10 a.m.”

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Cooper is back.

The one-year-old miniature pinscher-pug mix stolen from the B.C. SPCA’s Penticton branch is safe and back home.

Cooper, one of 14 dogs and seven horses removed from a property in the Vernon area in early October, has been missing since Oct. 8 when someone scaled the fence of the shelter and cut a hole in the building to steal the dog.

“Being reunited with Cooper is the best Christmas present I could imagine,” said Corrine Ross, Penticton SPCA manager.

“We were all devastated when he was stolen and we have been worried sick about him for months. We had

no idea where he was or if he was safe.”

Ross says a tip about Cooper’s whereabouts was received Dec. 15 via social media and the dog was located.

“Unfortunately the RCMP have indicated there is not enough evidence to proceed further with the case, but we are so thrilled to have Cooper back with us,” said Ross.

The pup, whose identity was confirmed through a tattoo, is a little underweight and nervous, but is responding well in SPCA care.

“Cooper is currently being cared for and pampered in an SPCA foster home and an adoption has been lined up,” said Ross. “We are just so relieved and happy that he is home for the holidays.”

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The district says the change in catchment areas will better disburse students between the elementary schools, including Oyama Traditional.

Residents are invited to a public consultation meeting Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Peter Greer Elementary.

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Council challenges decision ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Spallumcheen council believes the province’s numbers are wrong as they deny the township’s request to reduce the farm improvement exemption on taxes.

The township received a letter in November from Coralee Oakes, minister of community development, who stated she could not act on the township’s request to reduce the exemption to the greater of 44 per cent or $50,000.

Todd York “I understand the concerns you’ve raised about tax revenue challenges now facing Spallumcheen as a result of increased exemptions for farm improvements enacted by Bill 8 in 2012,” wrote Oakes.

Such a move increased the tax exemption for farm improvements to the greater of 87 per cent or $50,000.

Oakes said increasing the exemption within municipal boundaries “better aligned it with the 100 per cent exemption to farm improvements provided to farmers in rural/non-incorporated areas.”

Spall council, in 2013, increased both Class 1

Holiday meal served Morning Star Staff

Vernon residents are reminded they have a place at the table Christmas Day. The sixth annual Together for Christmas dinner takes place Thursday for individuals or families who do not want to be alone during the festive season.

“Christmas is about being together,” said Angela Vecqueray, one of the organizers of the community-based event.

About 375 people were served last year and it’s anticipated that could climb to 425 this year.

Besides the meal, there will be entertainment, crafts and a visit from Santa Claus.

“We had about 20 to 30 children last year, mostly toddlers,” said organizer Ron Birch.

The dinner will be held at the St. James Parish Hall (St. James School), with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. and the meal at 4 p.m.

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(residential) and Class 9 (farm) rates to offset the revenue lost from the exemption increase.

Oakes said her staff indicated that Class 1 total assessments, including farm improvements, increased overall by about eight per cent.

“This further contributed to higher revenues from that property class and more than fully compensated for the lost revenue due to the increased exemption,” she wrote.

Oakes said revenues increased in the township by about $600,000 against a reduction of about $200,000 — due to the exemption increase.

Coun. Todd York wanted an internal discussion on the matter, but not before saying the province’s numbers are wrong.

“I’m so disappointed with this,” said York.

“This information isn’t true. Let’s not give up the fight on this.”

Council directed chief financial officer Brian Freeman-Marsh to investigate the numbers and report back for a budget planning meeting Jan. 19.

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Merry Christmas

pparently retro is in this Christmas and not a moment too soon for yours truly, someone who is so far from being hip that eventually fashion catches up to me, and then passes me by again in a flash.

On Thursday night we put up the Christmas tree (I know, it’s kind of late but see last week’s column for context), so of course I dug out the seasonal CDs to put on my Technics six-disc player (circa sometime last millennium) and soon the strains of The Tractors and Elvis Presley floated out of the giant Technics speakers at the side of our entertainment centre enclosed in a nice piece of oak furniture.

Glenn Mitchell Piled next to one of the speakers is a collection of vinyl records, which we had to move to get the tree in place, all individually wrapped in protective plastic I got off a guy I used to know who worked in a record store (remember those?).

If I was really old school I would’ve got out actual Christmas records but my rather extensive collection of vinyl doesn’t actually include that genre, although I do have some cassettes of seasonal greetings, and, yes, my entertainment centre includes a double cassette deck and, of course, a turntable, which gets lots of use thank you very much.

Anyway, according to The Province last Sunday, there’s a retro resurgence going on out there that includes comebacks for vinyl records, pinball machines, classic toys, board games, wrist watches and “print books,” which apparently is what they’re calling real books these days, you know, with covers and pages and stuff.

I think that’s key. It’s stuff you can actually touch, and take ownership of, and is, well, real and will last for eons. No batteries required.

Now don’t get me wrong. The digital age is here to stay and they’ll be plenty of cell phones and iPads and such under the trees this year and

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that’s mostly a good thing, as technology has changed and will continue to change our lives, largely for the better, almost on a daily basis.

But sometimes, especially us older types, want to get off the fast lane called life these days and indulge in some romantic, nostalgic time that harkens back to simpler days.

Now I’m not a totally “Why do they have go changing everything?” type quite yet but I have to admit I’m cool with a bit of a retro revolution.

One of my kids started playing some of my records awhile back and I thought that was cool and he’s even purchased some new stuff on vinyl, mostly rap so no danger of me listening to it but still it’s cool that artists are once again putting music out on LPs. In fact, if I was very generous, and really wanted to tap into the retro craze this year, I’d wrap up a dozen or so of my favourite albums and put them under the tree for him.

However, I’m not that generous and they mean too much to me and then I’d have to get him his own turntable when he moves out and he won’t take care of them like I do and....ahem, ho, ho, ho.

Anyway, I believe in books in print too, not to mention black-and-white-and-read-all-over newspapers, ahem, and board games too.

My extended family is into board games as well, especially at Christmas time. There will be a few hard-fought games of Scrabble this coming week, as well as likely Scattergories, Balderdash and maybe even the time-tested cribbage.

Certainly the kids will spend too much time on their phones over Christmas as well, and echoes of video games will be heard from time to time, and there will likely be electronic gifts to marvel over and leave us wondering “what’s next?” – but hopefully there’s time for boisterous board games and a little quiet time to follow to read that new hardcover book we got for Christmas.

So, however you and yours choose to celebrate this season, make it merry and safe, and if you can, let the soundtrack be on vinyl. Or eighttrack, or at least cassette. Happy holidays.

As we draw closer to Dec. 25, it’s appropriate to discuss how we refer to this time of year.

In recent times, as the Western world has become more ethnically diverse and political correctness the rule, the trend has been toward eliminating references to Christmas, as if that somehow creates a more inclusive society.

Rather than avoiding the reference, why not use the opportunity of the Christmas season to start conversations about others’ experiences at this time of year?

Rather than being fearful of alienation of others, simply by calling the holiday what it is, why not make an attempt to develop greater understanding of the various cultural and religious traditions practised in our area?

Many believe the season has become more about commercialism than spiritualism. But Christmastime is still, when all is said and done, more about the feelings people have toward each other than any blatant Christian expression of faith.

Regardless of one’s race or religion, everyone is affected by the marking of Dec. 25. Not only do the vast majority of workers enjoy a day off with pay, many people find themselves in a lighter frame of mind.

Walk down the street the morning of Dec. 25 and you’ll hear far more Merry Christmas salutations than anything else.

People shouldn’t say Merry Christmas if their heart doesn’t tell them to. But we should all try to use the day, and the season, to act more from a place of love than fear.

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was shaking my head when I read the letter from Sylvia Posch. First of all, she states she does not belong to any political party. But as you read the letter, she is saying everything that the Conservatives all repeat.

They get their marching orders from Stephen Harper. First of all, Pierre Elliot Trudeau has not been in power since 1984. Now that is 30 years ago, therefore, any argument the Conservatives or their cronies use in reference to Trudeau is irrelevant.

She went on to say that Mr. Harper has built up the military. What? Where did she get this information from? Wow. I am a veteran. When Mr. Trudeau left power, I was in. We had cut our navy down from about 30 ships to 22 navy vessels or so.

We still had the Sea King helicopters, which at that time were more than 20 years old.

They were frail and old then. Today, the Canadian navy has the same Sea King helicopters.

Now they are 50 years old. If not for the men and women of the military repairing them and keeping them flying, we would MASTER WATER PLAN It looks like Vernon and district is going to get more of the same old same-old from the Regional District of North Okanagan in the new year on its failed master water plan.

A recent article says regional officials are going to, "start to review the six water projects that were rejected by Greater Vernon voters in November's referendum," and a Morning Star article states the RDNO is looking for political direction.

Voters rejected the projects for various reasons, so why is the review only going to be done on six of them?

During the massive public dialog leading up to the election, a lot of people presented a lot of ideas which were not included in the very limited list of options that the water board had considered and then put forward to you.

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not have helicopters on the ships. Where are the new helicopters that Harper keeps promising?

They are not bought or built nor delivered. In the 1970s under Pierre Trudeau, he ordered and delivered not only the 280 class destroyers, all eight, I believe, but he also ordered in the 1980s, the frigates.

They were delivered much later after he was out of office.

For the most part, the 280s are all gone, except one. That one is in the Baltic Sea

given to their experts so limited in scope?

Dana Mills CONFIDENCE LACKING With such a resounding no vote on the water referendum, I think one thing is overwhelmingly clear.

We have lost complete confidence in the Greater Vernon Water board and senior staff, and by association, the Regional District of North Okanagan as well.

When this happens in Ottawa or Victoria, there are resignations and firings, so let's have some here.

The status quo is not acceptable.

What's wrong with the proposal or some form of it that Dana Mills put forth in an Oct. 24 letter? Was anything like this even considered

by GVW? This is just one example and there are others out there that make a lot more sense.

Why can't the people who use

currently. The frigates, except three, are all tied up now.

The HMCS Toronto, HMCS Calgary and HMCS Regina are the only ships operational. Some of the frigates are being refitted, but that is a cyclical part of a ships life. What has Harper done? He had a photo-op to announce a plan to build replacements for these ships. Well that was many years ago.

To this day, no plans have been drawn up. Not a stitch of metal has even been

80 per cent of the water pay the cost of the 80 per cent and the people who use 20 per cent of the water pay 20 per cent?

I'd really like to see the projected user fees on each, including the additional costs required to improve the 20 per cent and no additional costs to the present 80 per cent, by doing this.

I would also like to point out to all of the people just elected that if you are really serious about doing what the people feel should be done in the Greater Vernon/ Coldstream area, that you take the time to read the letters page in The Morning Star.

You will get ideas from here that need your attention much quicker than waiting for staff to submit them. If you don't act on them, it's your problem.

I don't know why the politicians are running to Victoria to find out what to do about this. We are perfectly capable of fixing the

purchased for the new ships. The prices are skyrocketing and there is no renewals on the foreseeable future. Our two supply ships are, for all intents and purposes dead.

The Preserver was decommissioned.

The Protector was disabled by a fire. We have no supply ships.

Under his reign, Harper has taken the once second largest navy in the world down to nothing. We do however have the oldest active military vessel in the world.

The HMCS Algonquin is more than 40 years old. Plus, he has been waging a war, behind the scenes against the same people that he so easily sends into harms way. His battle against the veterans is inexcusable.

He sends them into combat, either on the ground or in the air or by sea.

Then once they do his bidding, he forgets about what they did and does very little for them when they need him. That is until they have had enough and go public.

Then he has to start damage control. So please, before you give kudos to Harper, get your facts straight.

Do some research and then you will see what kind of man he actually is.

Michael Olsen

water problem ourselves.

All we need are the right people to step in and do it.

Where's our leadership when we need it?

Finally, while we haven't heard of too much infighting, personal agendas and bickering between our local politicians, I'm sure it is still there, ie. the study on possible amalgamation.

I hope this means that some maturing is taking place and eventually you all will be able to see the big picture. Your input into this is important and so is ours.

J.V. Methot MERRY CHRISTMAS I write this letter to proclaim my love for Jesus.

After all, we are celebrating his birthday.

Merry Christmas everyone and may we all be renewed in the spirit of God. Jean MacDougall

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In his version of events, he’s the ringleader of the plot that put police and civilians alike at risk. And Ellis was just an unarmed driver, merely following his commands.

Wysynski — who previously pleaded guilty to and was sentenced for attempted robbery and robbery charges relating to the chase — explained that he, Ellis, Ashley Collins and another friend had been at McDonalds after a four-day methamphetamine binge.

The binge, however, wasn’t the reason why they were together.

They had a more pressing task at hand.

Wysynski was going to collect on a $400,000 drug debt and Ellis had volunteered to be the driver.

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For that job, Wysynski said he’d brought along a large bag of guns and ammunition.

As they entered the parking lot of the West Kelowna McDonalds, Wysynski spotted a police car he believed to be following them.

“I sent Joseph in to get the food then I told (Ellis) we were being tailed,” said Wysynski.

Wysynski claims Ellis just thought he was high and being paranoid, but he persisted.

“We’re going to pull out of McDonalds, and the guy will avoid eye contact in and he’ll pull in behind us,” Wysynski told Ellis.

As they drove out of the McDonalds parking lot, Wysynski said his theory panned out.

He assumed they were tailing them because of the guns, and he quickly decided the best course of action, given his and Ellis’s

lengthy criminal histories, was to run.

“I said ‘We need to get rid of these guns.

Drive like a maniac, push people out of the way,’” he told the court.

“My understanding is that police have to call off the chase when you put the public in danger.”

Ellis did just that. “(He) turned his cap around, put both hands on the wheel and pushed the pedal to the floor,” said Wysynski, noting they were on Boucherie Road at that point.

With two police cars tailing behind, Wysynski pulled out the .22 rifle with the folding stock.

“I thought I’d pop a couple shots in their grill and we’ll get away,” he said.

As he put the cartridge in the gun, he turned to Ashley Collins and told her to cover her ears.

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Wysynski told the court he had no intention to injure the officers, and has some understanding of firearms. He claimed he chose the .22 because it wasn’t high caliber enough to shoot through the vehicle, and his aim was pretty reliable.

As his shots landed, the cars pulled over.

It appeared as though they were in the clear, but somewhere between Boucherie and Highway 97, Wysynski’s longtime friend, Joseph Elie, jumped from the vehicle and that angered him.

“If any of you others think you can outrun a bullet, try it,” he recalled telling Collins and Ellis.

“If you bail, I’m shooting. We’re in this together and we’ll get out of it together.”

Wysynski told the court that his feelings of betrayal made him lethal.

“To me it seemed like I was in charge and everyone knew it at the time.”

As they continued to drive Wysynski heard on the police scanner that Bennett Bridge would soon be closed if they had tried to head into Kelowna. Their best tack, he decided, was Westside Road in a new car.

He told Ellis to pull in front of the next parked car they found, so they could transfer.

It was a blue Subaru, and Wysynski said that he was going to take it by force, but Collins pointed out that there was a child in the car, so they moved on.

They went on trying

to take more cars, each time with Wysynski in charge, and armed.

By the time they caught up with police again, Wysynski was in the passenger side of a black truck and Ellis was still driving.

“At first I thought (the police car in front of us) would lead us through, but he started to slow down…. I leaned out the window and whipped off four to five shots and he kept coming,” he said.

Wysynski said he fired around eight shots at the RCMP truck, knowing that the gun would only do minimal damage.

When asked if he and Ellis had discussed this storyline since their arrest, Wysynski said no. He was merely telling the facts as he remembered them, although he had taken notes during witness testimony at the preliminary hearing.

Crown Counsel Murray Kaay wondered why he never anted up these details before he was sentenced for the lesser charges, and Wysynski said that when he was offered a deal to plead guilty to attempted armed robbery and robbery charges he was happy to take it.

Those charges came with a significantly lesser sentence to the attempted murder charges he’d faced alongside Ellis before the deal was struck.

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Coldstream has lost an historic home.

Following the multimillion dollar private sale of the Ormsby property this summer, the house was recently torn down.

“There’s nothing left,” said Coldstream Coun. Gyula Kiss, after walking by the deserted property.

The District of Coldstream had hoped to purchase the Ormsby home and property on Coldstream Creek Road due to its significance as well as location. The prime piece of property could have extended existing public waterfront and parkland from the Mackie and Sovereign properties.

Although Margaret Ormsby’s will noted that the district should have first opportunity to buy the property, and they did, Coldstream’s offer was refused. Being a prime piece of lakefront property, it was listed on the open market for $5.9 million. It has sold and is now in private hands, where there are plans to construct another residence.

A historian, Ormsby grew up in the home with her parents George and Maggie and following retirement she moved back into it.

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With Christmas Eve Wednesday, Vernon’s Salvation Army kettle campaign has only raised about $84,000 of its $160,000 goal.

“We have a long ways to go,” said David MacBain, community ministries director.

“There’s considerable concern. We raised the target from $132,000 last year because we’re falling behind (financially) and our expenses are increasing.”

It’s hoped the campaign got a boost Saturday through Wal/ Mart’s matching funds initiative.

According to MacBain, community support is needed so the Salvation Army can continue to meet the needs of residents, including operating the food bank.

“We want to expand our programs,” said MacBain.

“In January, we have a program called Breakthrough that helps women improve their lives.”

Christmas food hampers were handed out last week and when last minute requests are added to the mix, they should reach the mid600s. That is compared to 778 hampers last year.

“It’s a guessing game as to why the numbers are down. It could be because the economy is possibly doing better,” said MacBain.

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City tackles icy sidewalks Morning Star Staff

Vernon residents can join the fight against ice.

The City of Vernon is placing 10 yellow grit boxes in key locations to improve sidewalk safety and assist pedestrians in winter months.

“Each box holds the same winter grit used by the city’s snow removal staff on icy patches on roads and sidewalks, but are designed for do-ityourself public use in addition to regular snow removal,” said Tanya Laing Gahr, the city’s communications co-ordinator.

“Pedestrians are encouraged to spread the grit inside the box on the slippery spots on the sidewalks to make walking safer for everyone.”

Many of the boxes are near the Schubert Centre downtown and locations are based on criteria like

proximity to steep hills or areas that are used frequently by pedestrians, seniors and people using mobility devices.

Anyone can open the lid and spread the grit over ice or other problem areas using the scoop inside the box.

“After the completion of the first year, city staff will be reviewing usage and feedback from residents,” said Laing Gahr.

“If the program is successful and continued use is approved by mayor and council, more city locations could have access to yellow grit boxes to complete the program.”

Much of the funding for the yellow grit boxes was provided by the Municipal Insurance Association.

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All branches of Okanagan Regional Library will be closed during the holiday season from Wednesday to Jan. 2.

Branches will reopen on Jan. 3 or thereafter depending on their normal operating hours.

All book return bins will be locked during the closure.

While doors and bins will be locked, ORL’s virtual library is open 24/7 where you can use the catalogue, as well as borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, or eMagazines from the digital collection.

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As detailed in From the West Coast to the Western Front, the small Okanagan community was host to a military camp as well as an internment camp during the First World War. “One was sending men to war and the other was putting so-called enemy aliens behind wire,” said Mark Forsythe, host of CBC Radio’s B.C. Almanac, and co-author of the book with Greg Dickson.

The internment camp, where W.L. Seaton Secondary is now, became home for people whose ancestry was connected to aggressor nations, including Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Among them were women and children.

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Much of the information compiled by Forsythe and Dickson comes from family members or historians, including Andrea Malysh, a Vernon resident with the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund.

“I never could have imagined that Ukrainian and others of Eastern European descent were held here,” wrote Malysh.

“This is where the government sent families, and some were still behind barbed wire here in 1920 when the camp was finally closed.”

From the West Coast to the Western Front covers a variety of topics, including the First Nations contribution overseas. Among the native soldiers was Private Johnny Harris of Armstrong, who enlisted Jan. 22, 1917.

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of the now famous Hundred Days campaign, the Canadian Corps’ dash to victory,” states the book.

“Johnny Harris would not seek his wife and children again.

Harris took a gunshot to the head during the height of fighting. He died of his wounds Aug. 15 and is now buried at St. Sever Cemetery, near Rouen.”

Dickson relates the history of his greatuncle Theo Dickson, who was in a training camp in England when he died from an illness at age 22.

“His name is on the cenotaph in Vernon but bodies were not sent home in those days and he was buried in a military cemetery in Wiltshire,” writes Greg Dickson.

In 2014, Dickson travelled to England and visited his great-

uncle’s grave.

“We left a Canadian poppy on his grave and took a moment to remember the brother who never made it home,” he wrote.

Royalties from the sale of the book will go to the Canadian Letters and Images Project at Vancouver Island University.

“Letters, photos and diaries from the war can be sent to them for their archives and they send them back to you,” said Forsythe.

With Forsythe retiring from the CBC in December and this his last book associated with B.C. Almanac, he hopes From the West Coast to the Western Front will resonate with people.

“We need to know our history more and we need to appreciate it for the good and the bad,” he said.

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Mark Bannister and Mary Jo Payeur (left) donate $10,000 on behalf of Bannister Automotive Group in Vernon, Salmon Arm, Kelowna and Penticton to Shelley Gilmore, executive director of the Central and South Okanagan Similkameen United Way, and Linda Yule, executive director of North Okanagan/Shuswap United Way.

Groups unite for common goal Morning Star Staff

The United Way continues to look for community support.

With the end of 2014 drawing closer, the United Way’s annual fundraising campaign is at $140,300 of its $250,000 goal.

“We do still have some workplaces to report in and individual donors are at about 84 per cent of normal,” said Linda Yule, executive director.

“Each of the programs we support is working towards helping kids of all ages be all that they can be, moving people from poverty to possibility and helping people to be healthy and our communities to be strong. None of this happens in isolation, we look for groups that are working collaboratively and ensure our donors dollars are being invested wisely.”

“We look for groups that are working collaboratively and ensure our donor dollars are being invested wisely.”

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Page guides Canada up rankings GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff

Vernon’s Britt Page doesn’t own a single stick of furniture.

There’s not enough room in her suitcase.

Instead, the 30-year-old volleyball nomad has two fully stamped passports, having played pro in Europe for the past seven seasons. She has also racked up plenty of air miles with the Canadian women’s team since 2009.

Her current home is Chengdu, China. It is the capital city of the Sichuan province in southwest China. With a population of more than 14 million, it is also the country’s fourthlargest centre.

“After playing professionally in Europe (Spain, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Belgium and Germany) it’s really neat for me to have a new experience at this point in my career,” said Page.

“There aren’t many foreigners playing in China, and no Canadian women have ever played here, so I feel like it’s a really special opportunity for me.

“I really love the culture and team here. The Chinese league is so fast, you really have to be on point every moment.”

Page is the elder statesperson on the Canadian women’s team. Her 102 career international matches are 23 more than the next nearest member, libero Janie Guimond of Becancour, Que. When Canada failed to qualify for the Summer Olympics in London, in 2012, Page was the obvious choice for captain in the ensuing shake-up.

“It was a natural progression for me at that point, given the new group,” she said. “I definitely had big shoes to follow, so I was a little nervous and wondering ‘Okay, how do I have to PHOTO SUBMITTED act? Am I going to be a different kind of player now?’”

Vernon’s Britt Page (No. 3) and Team Canada teammate Lucy Charuk go up for a block against Brazil at the FIVB World Page, a Seaton Sonic grad who went on to play for the Championships in Italy. Canada placed 17th.

NCAA Eastern Washington Eagles, credits outgoing captain day off. It was an excellent opportunity for us to play teams Page and the Canadians. They’re heading back for another Tammy Mahon for grooming her for the role.

Grand Prix and Norcecas (zone championships). However, “She was always one of my closest teammates which helped throughout Europe, and it was broadcast on Sportsnet.”

Canada continued its busy summer schedule at the FIVB she is most looking forward to hosting the Pan Am Games, me gain valuable insight as a rookie on the team. It’s a role that July 10-26, in Toronto. has evolved for me and I’ve found a way to be my best self on World Championships in Italy, where they placed 17th.

“It’s a very prestigious tournament in volleyball and we had “I was fortunate enough to attend the last Pan Am Games the court and support the team as a captain.

“The best leadership style is always to lead by example, step the opportunity to compete against top teams such as Brazil,” in Guadalajara (Mexico, 7th place, in 2011) and it was such a up/speak up in the tough moments and respect your team and said Page. “Above all, it was a learning experience, and more phenomenal experience as an athlete to be involved in a huge importantly, we got better together.” event. To host it is a once-in-lifetime opportunity for me so program.

Ludwig made the most of Page’s versatility this summer. I’m going soak up every moment.”

“A lot of girls have grown as leaders in recent years and we He had her start on the right side in Eventually, Page knows her joyride with international all build off each other.”

Canada’s world championship qualifier volleyball will come to an end. She is committed to helping The post-Olympic turnover seems in May, and then at the Pan American Canada qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, to have rejuvenated the Canadians, who Cup a month later, she switched to Brazil. have jumped seven spots in the FIVB the left. At the Grand Prix and World Following that, she has a pretty decent exit strategy. With world rankings to No. 16 since 2012.

Championships, she was back on the a degree in children’s studies, she may pursue early childhood Their strong play earned them an — Britt Page right again. education. She also has a background in special event planinvite to the World Grand Prix, a gru“Britt is doing whatever it takes to ning, so her options are wide open. eling three-week tournament in Peru, “At this point, I’m just looking forward to unpacking my Belgium and Argentina last summer. It was only Canada’s help the team,” said Ludwig. “She played various positions second appearance in the Grand Prix since it began in 1993, and roles for us. No matter what we asked from her she did suitcase somewhere I can call home for more than six months a great job. at a time,” said Page. “This career can be daunting – we train and first since 2003.

“She has played in a lot of different leagues, and right now excessively, leave loved ones for weeks and months at a time Canada, guided by German head coach Arnd (Lupo) Ludwig, finished 19th, with wins over Argentina (No. 14 she is playing in one of the top leagues in the world in China. and start over in a new country every pro season.

She brings her experience in the gym, in the daily training “I’m open to what life throws at me after volleyball. I guess world ranking) and No. 23 Peru. if I’ve learned anything from this lifestyle it’s to jump in with “It’s a competition that offers as many challenges as sessions, and into our games.”

The coming summer is shaping up to be no less hectic for two feet and enjoy the journey.” rewards,” said Page. “I think we went a month without a

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Here, then, are the best of 2013...

Gone But Not Forgotten: Duncan McLean, Larry Black, Jean Beliveau, Pat Quinn, Bob (Boog) Powell, Mel Briggeman, Miles Wohlford, Rodney Boring, Patrick Nicol, Sheldon Bloomer, Ralph Casperson, Brent Krusel, Bob Ross, Peter Brooks, Gary Oberle, Bruce Anderson, Carol Vadnais, Rubin (Hurricane) Carter, Don Zimmer, Earl Morrall, Bob Welch, Tony Gwynn, Jim Fregosi, Chuck Noll.

Viper of the Year: Riley Guenther.

Best TV Sportscasters: James Duthie, Squire Barnes, Jim Hughson, Greg Zaun, Ines Sainz, Evanka Osmak.

Canuck of the Year: Kevin Bieksa.

Rising Stars: Tye Kitzman, John Garvie, Zac Kronbauer, Cayleigh Graham, Zac Benn, Meredith Levorson, Andy Gilbert, Tyler Galenzoski, Kevin Hill, Ryan Vest, Jagger Williamson, Matt Kowalski, Noah Turanski, Powell Connor, Zach Andrusiak, Connie Kapak, Best Steak: Blackened New York at Earls.

Best soup: Broccoli & Bacon at Kelly O’Bryans.

Best Pizza: Uncle Dave’s.

Best Cheerleaders: Tennessee Titans.

Busts: Kate Upton, Heidi Klum, Noureen Dewulf (Canuck G Ryan Miller’s wife), Surrey Eagles, Tennesse Titans, Jay Cutler, Johnny Manziel, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Blue Jays, Blind River Beavers, Northern Ontario Junior A Hockey League (0-29-0-1), Beaverlodge Blades, Alberta Jr. B (1-170-1).

Sparrow of the Year: Colton.

Best Wings: The Longhorn.

Honourable mention: Rosters.

Best onion rings: Winfield Arena.

Best creampuffs: My mom’s.

Honourable mention: Okanagan Bakehouse.

Best Names in Sports: Ben Lovejoy, Rob Kilinkhammer, Bastian Scheinsteiger, Lincoln Lane, Rusty

Ryal, Coco Crisp, Homer Bailey, Burke Badenhop, Chapperon Chillihitzia, Golden Tate, Bo Horvat, Cal Clutterbuck, Emre Can, Martin Montoya, Wacey Rabbit, Madison Bowey, Max Unger, Ricardo Lockette, Preston Sparklingeyes, Charlie Zuccarini, Luke Shiplo, Diego Cuglietta, Rourke Chartier, Gabe Bast, Mitch Meek.

Best Smiles: Curtis Lazar, Meghan Mikkelson, Natasha Staniszewski, Missy Peregrym, Hannah Storm, Jennifer Hedger, Jennifer Garner, Marion Mitchell, Jacqueline Cote, Alyssa Racine, Brooklyn Decker, Anneke VanderVelde, Amanda Bedard, Paul Rush, Tori Haller, Scott Simpson, Andrea Pow, Craig Ferguson, Stana Katic (Kate Beckett on Castle), Karlie Kloss, Nicole Walker, Miranda Kerr, Zach Agar, Zayne Hanke.

Best Legs: Thomas Aldworth, T.J. Dumonceaux, Usain Bolt, Jay Henry, Kyle Neil, Ian Jensen, Christine Sinclair, Marie-Philip Poulin, Mia Hamm, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Hope Solo, Bob Powls, Wayne Hoover, Gerry Geisbrecht, (Lean) Lena Dean, Natalie Gulbis, Wayne Brown, Leryn Franco, Darrell Spencer, Joe Eggert, Edeen Ramsey.

Worst Legs: Steve Fitzpatrick, Chris Fleming, Peter Francis, Russ Parr, Darin Mundy, Erwin Schuur, Dave (Spyder) Specht, Kevin Manke, Jeff Parker, Mike Kakoske, Lloyd Mitchell.

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Perhaps the wackiest sports story of 2014 came in Idaho, where Seattle Mariner minor league catcher/first baseman Jesus Montero was on a rehab assignment with Everett.

Montero went after a cross-checker scout with a bat during a game in Boise after the scout heckled him. According to MLB.com, Montero went into the stands with a bat after the scout ordered him to hustle off the field in Spanish and had an ice cream sandwich sent to him in the dugout.

Kevin Mitchell The scout, who was overseeing other Mariner scouts, apparently was teasing Montero about his weight since he reported to spring training 40 pounds overweight.

After an exchange of words, Montero had to be physically restrained when he tried to enter the stands where the scout was sitting while carrying a bat in his hands. Montero swore at the scout and tossed the ice cream sandwich at him.

No word if Montero or the scout are still in the Mariner system.

It wouldn’t be my 95th annual Christmas column without mentioning the late John Baldwin, who celebrated his 100th birthday in 2006. He was the sole surviving member of the Keller Club in Minnesota.

He was quoted by the St. Paul Pioneer Press as saying he wasn’t playing much golf because he had a sore back.

“When you get to 100, you get some problems,” he said.

His secret to a long life?

“Moderation in everything. I quit smoking when I was 82.”

Wish I had met Johnny especially now that I’m playing the back nine.

Anyways, don’t forget to cheer on Vernon’s Curtis Lazar as you follow Team Canada in the World Junior Hockey Championships. He is one of the most grounded and grateful pro athletes out there these days.

It is now time to present the bestof-the-year list. Before doing so, I have to thank my wonderful family and friends for reading my Sunday column.

Including Vernon Esso hockey great John (Wire) Price, who used to just look at the pictures in the paper, my readership total has reached 39.

We are all blessed with health and happiness in the Mitchell family. My wonderful folks are going strong at 80-something, my daughter Kristi is a child pyschologist in Calgary and is engaged, my oldest son, Max, is in college,. and my youngest son, Nick, is loving hockey and Grade 9.

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The Merritt Centennials will have a little extra holiday cheer as they head into the Christmas break.

The Cents knocked off the B.C. Hockey League’s top two Interior teams to end their pre-holiday schedule, icing the Penticton Vees 5-1 Wednesday before doubling the Vernon Vipers 6-3 Friday night at Nicola Valley Arena.

Merritt, fourth in the six-team Interior at 19-13-0-2, nearly blew a 3-0 lead, but banked a trio of third-period snipes just over three minutes apart to secure the win.

“There were definitely some ups and downs for us in that game,” said Merritt assistant coach Joe Martin told Black Press. “The first period, we were very good. The second, we weren’t. Fortunately, things came together again in the third, and we managed to come away with a win.

“I give a lot of credit to our guys for putting the second period behind them at the intermission, and coming out and manufacturing a win.

“These last two games set you up for a good (Christmas) break or bad break. Our guys have shown that they deserve to be here, and that they can compete with the top guys and the top teams.”

Merritt’s line of Michael Ederer (first star), Colin Grannary (second star) and Brandon Duhaime, accounted for four of the Centennials’ goals, with Duhaime (4th goal) and Ederer (10th) pegging the hosts to a 2-0 first-period lead.

“We don’t win that hockey game without them in the lineup,” said Martin. “Those guys should feel pretty proud of themselves. They won us a hockey game against a good goalie (Jarrod Schamerhorn, 32 saves), a good defence, a good team. They were throwing the puck around really nice.”

A powerplay goal snipe by Nick Fidanza, his eighth of the year, had the Cents up by three 6:52 into the second frame before the 21-10-1-2 Vipers mounted a comeback.

Thomas Aldworth, powering his way up the wing before beating Jonah Imoo for his team-leading 25th goal, jumpstarted Vernon’s attack in the second half of period two.

Third star Liam Coughlin, capitalizing on a neutralzone turnover, made a nice move on a Merritt defender and scored five-hole for his 14th. Captain Riley Guenther, with his second, on a powerplay, walked the blueline and fired a high one past a screened Imoo (27 saves).

Ederer (11th) and Grannary (10th) took advantage of some sloppy defensive turnovers by Vernon to put the game away in the third period. John Schiavo (18th),

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Merritt’s top point-getter with 18-21-39 in 34 games, fired on an empty net to complete the attack.

“Our start wasn’t good, but we found a way to crawl back into it,” said Vipers’ head coach Mark Ferner. “We turned pucks over in areas we can’t turn pucks over and it cost us the hockey game.”

Ferner has been disappointed by his team’s erratic play of late, and especially by its lack of commitment in the defensive zone.

“They’re chasing the puck like it’s a girl at the bar at last call,” said Ferner. “Anyone can play defence, they just have to want to do it.

“If these kids want to move on to the next level, the determination needs to be there.”

Ferner joked the Vipers had better bring a better effort in their final game before the break, which went Saturday against the Powell River Kings (15-11-0-7) at Kal Tire Place, or he might have to vent his frustration by bagskating the kids he is coaching in a holiday hockey school.

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tude,” he said. “Right now, we’re like a box of chocolates – we really don’t know what we’re going to get from one night to the next.”

The Snakes return to action Friday, Jan. 2 to face the Vees (27-5-2-1) at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

They begin a three-game home stand at The Big Wheel against the Trail Smoke Eaters (12-18-0-2) Saturday, Jan. 3.

In other BCHL play Friday night, the Vees rebounded from their loss to Merritt by grounding the West Kelowna Warriors 4-2.

Cody DePourcq and Lewis Zerter-Gossage paced Penticton’s attack with a goal and assist each. Josh Bly bagged a deuce for the 18-11-0-5 Warriors.

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks built a two-goal lead and held on for a 4-3 win over the Smokies at the Shaw Centre.

Taro Hirose supplied the winner 4:37 into the final period. Vernon product Harlan Orr, a 19-year-old forward with Trail, cut the lead to one with 5:06 to play.

The ‘Backs, winners of two straight, improved to 12-133-5, while the Smoke Eaters have dropped eight straight.

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Cody Webb returned from a lengthy stint on injured reserve to lead the Sun Valley Source For Sports Vipers to a 6-1 Bantam Tier 2 hockey exhibition win over the West Kelowna Warriors Friday night at Kal Tire Place.

Webb, a d-man returning from a broken wrist, scored once and added an assist for the Sun Valley crew, who got other singles from Kael Black, Dawson Chase, Eric Noren, Caden Bracken and Nick Cherkowski.

Vernon captain Dylan Sedlacek provided two assists, as did Joe Eggert.

In Bantam Tier 3 exhibition action, the Fix Auto Vipers fell 8-2 to the Winfield Bruins Friday at Civic Arena.

Vernon grabbed an early two-goal lead on snipes by Nick Mitchell and call-up Braydie AllanWebber, but it was all Winfield after that.

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Vernon, backed by netminder Aidan Spraggs in both games, lost 5-4 to Salmon Arm after bowing 3-1 to Abbotsford earlier in the day. Both games featuring a lot of action and busy penalty boxes.

Jakob Jones, assisted by Jacob Wettlaufer, handled the Vernon attack against Abby, with strong defensive showings turned in by Marlea-Lynn Best, Issac Thomas, Gage Stoll and Liam Remple.

Porter Trevelyan was the Vipers’ game MVP. Call-up Anne Cherkowski pocketed the opening goal against Salmon Arm, assisted by Stoll. Vernon clung to the lead until the second period, when Salmon Arm fired three unanswered snipes.

The Snakes responded in the final frame with Emma Elders burying the rebound off of a shot by John Spraggs, another call-up.

Jones slapped one home a few minutes later for the 4-3 goal, then John Spraggs, assisted by Jones and Wettlaufer, evened the scoreline with five minutes remaining.

Salmon Arm replied just 34 seconds later to seal the win. Vernon pulled Aidan Spraggs for the extra attacker, but they couldn’t solve the Salmon Arm keeper.

Jones earned game MVP, while Connor Hanson was terrific defensively.

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Riley McLean of the Vernon Kokanee set a Canadian record in claiming a gold and three silver medals earlier this month at the Speedo Para Can Am Championships in Edmonton.

McLean, making his CanAm debut, set Kokanee benchmarks in each of his four events in Edmonton, recording gold in the S4 class 50-metre backstroke in one minute, 11.27 seconds.

He set a national record in taking silver in the 50 butterfly (1:23.48), and was also runner-up in the 50 freestyle (1:12.08) and 100 back (2:35.57).

McLean competed against world-class athletes from Korea, Brazil, U.S., France and Canada.

Meanwhile, Meredith Levorson clocked four new Kokanee Over 15 girls records, finishing with three gold, one silver and three bronze at the 22nd annual Kamloops MJB Law Classic last weekend.

Levorson pocketed gold in the 50 free (26.69), 100 free (57.54) and 200 free (2:05.20), silver in the 400 free (4:25.73), and bronze in the 800 free (9:30.13), 200 back (2:19.05) and 400 IM (5:05.20).

In total, Kokanee swimmers earned seven gold, six silver and six bronze in Kamloops. Other results include: Under 10 Boys – Thomas Mardiros won silver in the 100 breaststroke (1:48.95) and bronze in the 50 breast (50.74).

U11 Girls – Karli Bracken earned B.C. AA standards in the 200 fly (3:35.73) and 200 back (3:04.97) to qualify for B.C. Short Course AA Championships, Feb. 13-15, in Chilliwack.

U12 Girls – Kelsey Fillion earned gold in the 100 fly (1:16.37), and silver in the 400 free (5:04.79) and 200 free (2:20.97). Fillion also earned her second B.C. AAA time standard in taking bronze in the 100 free (1:05.83), and in the 50 free (29.26), she made her third AAA standard, qualifying her for B.C. Short Course AAA Championships, March 5-7, in Surrey.

U13 Boys – Nicholas Phillips achieved B.C. AAA time standards in the 1,500 (19:51.76), 50 Fly (34.23) and 400 IM (5:45.00), earning his way to AAA championships in Surrey.

U14 Boys – Zac Benn uncovered silver in the 100 fly (1:00.76), making his second U16 Boys Western Canadian standard. Westerns will be in Edmonton, Feb. 19-22. Benn swam to another Silver in the 50 fly (27.85) and added bronze in the 50 back (30.62).

Landon Hampshire claimed silver in the 200 breast (2:53.64) to record his first Boys 14-15 B.C. AA standard. He swam another AA standard in the 100 fly (1:08.87), qualifying for the Chilliwack meet.

Over 15 Girls – Kiah Lee pocketed gold in the 50 breast (34.82), 100 breast (1:15.32) and 200 breast (2:43.95).

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A popular activity for families during the Christmas holiday is to head to the beach in Cartagena, Columbia. It is a key Caribbean port.

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We make our way daily to the walled Old Town. The moment we step through the stately Puerta del Reloj (Clock Gate) it is like a gathering of the United Nations. Cruise ships come into port daily, and passengers are transported by bus or taxi to this enclave to spend the day.

The bustle is electric. Hawkers sell hats, T-shirts, cigars, and jewelry. Entertainers perform by the outdoor restaurant tables for pesos.

Cartagena was founded in 1533, swiftly becoming the main Spanish port on the Caribbean coast. It was the place where gold and emeralds, plundered from the indigenous peoples, were stored until galleons could ship them back to Spain.

The Old Town’s fine old colonial houses, now turned into restaurants and emerald shops, still emit an aura of their dark history.

Plaza de los Coches was once a slave market. Further along is San Pedro Claver Square, with a church and convent dedicated to Jesuit monk Pedro Claver, who spent his life helping the slaves.

We stop and listen to Christmas carols spilling from the open doors

of Santa Domingo church.

Outside this church no one misses taking a gander at the sizable bronze female lying on her side, donated

by Colombia’s worldrenowned artist/sculptor Fernando Botero.

Cartagena is a city in which to walk everywhere! One of our ventures is to Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, the huge stone fortress first built by the Spanish in 1639, and re-built after each of several attacks.

Its complex system of tunnels is eerily fascinating.

For a change of pace, a day on Bocagrande beach is heavenly.

Swimming in the tepid Caribbean is no problem for us amateurs, since stone breakwaters every 180 metres slow down the thrashing waves.

Cartagena turns us into night-hawks, as we don’t want to miss its glittering light-trimmed buildings and sparkling Christmas trees.

On our last night before leaving, we watch a fireworks display from our lofty hotel window, an extravaganza which, as well as ringing in the new year, we consider to be our farewell sendoff.

Cartagena’s natural beauty and turbulent history held us captive, each experience enriched by the hospitable spirited locals. We could not have picked a better place to spend the yuletide season.

Irene Butler is with Travel Writers’ Tales.

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CLIFFORD AUTOMOTIVE

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BY EUGENIA LAST

YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY Don’t leave anything to chance this year. Promote your ideas tirelessly and make the most of every opportunity. Confront each issue as it develops, so that you do not have to switch between current and past ventures. Timing will be key.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Your popularity is gaining.

People will be impressed with your knowledge and integrity and will gladly help you move your ideas forward if asked for assistance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Concentrate on your financial status. Call in favours and clear up debts.

Make long-needed updates to your personal records and begin the year with a clean slate.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) A new venture or job change will have a positive influence on your way of life.

Personal and professional partnerships will provide a stimulating challenge and interesting benefits.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Your emotions will be difficult to control. Refrain from making unnecessary changes. You’ll be attracted to someone, but you should take matters slowly to avoid regrets and heartache.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Prepare to act quickly if you want to improve your financial situation. A beneficial deal may pass you by if you hesitate.

Getting involved with a co-worker will have negative consequences.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Focus on your personal life and the changes you want to make. A meaningful, long-lasting relationship will unfold if you and your partner share ideas and build your plans together.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Find balance between what you want and what is required of you. You will be unhappy if you don’t set aside time to take care of your personal needs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) It’s time to put your great

ideas to work. Find people who are willing and able to help you get your ventures off the ground. Positive thoughts will promote constructive actions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) An interesting proposal is headed your way, but make sure you negotiate wisely.

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Let go of the clutter and live abundantly YME WOENSDREGT Special to The Morning Star

I grew up in a household which claimed never to be rich. One of my father’s favourite sayings was — you guessed it — “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” Our family’s story is that we never had enough.

It didn’t matter that we always had electricity and a warm house and food on the table and enough clothes to wear, that we had a car and annual vacations in a cottage when I was very young, and later a tent trailer which took us from Surrey to the Okanagan. It didn’t mater that we had a TV. We were far from rich.

It doesn’t matter that we know in our minds, or sometimes see with our eyes, what real poverty looks like. It doesn’t matter that we know that even the poorest in our society has more stuff than 80 per cent of the people in the rest of the world.

We just know that we are not rich.

I visited a web site where I could input my salary, and it calculates my wealth in relation to the rest of the world. It doesn’t matter when it tells me that I am in the wealthiest 2.5 per cent of people in the world. Even when I input the poverty line in Canada ($20,000), that amount puts people in the top 12 per cent of the world’s wealth. But that doesn’t matter; we are not rich.

And this is why “rich” is a problem. “Rich” simply doesn’t apply to me.

“Others” are rich; not us. They have more.

We have less.

So when the Bible warns “those who are rich,” it doesn’t apply to us. Both Jesus and the Old Testament prophets warn about the dangers of wealth. Those stories, of course, are meant for someone else — “Wow, I wonder what I would do if I were rich. Would I be able to sell everything, give to the poor, and follow Jesus?” Or, “Wow, it will be hard for those folks to get into the Kingdom of God. I should pray for them.”

“Imagine the freedom of letting go.”

— Yme Woensdregt

Then comes a wonderful story in Mark’s gospel which redefines the question and does us a great favour. A man runs up to Jesus in Mark 10:17. We don’t know anything about him, except that he wants to know what he must do to inherit life.

Jesus loves this man, and invites him to live deeply and abundantly: “Go, sell what you have, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. And come! Follow me!”

But the man becomes gloomy, and goes away sad. As the translation “The Message” puts it, “he walked off with a heavy heart.”

Why? Because he was...” someone who had a lot of stuff.” Literally, he had “many possessions.” Or as The Message puts it, “He was holding on tight to a lot of things, and not about to let go.”

Uh oh.

Now that begins to sound familiar.

Mark’s warning is not for someone who is “rich.” The warning is for someone “who has a lot of stuff.”

Now that hits home — to people with garages cluttered with too many bicycles, bookshelves with too many books or DVDs or other stuff, in houses loaded with retired phones and iPads and computers and televisions and multiple sets of dishes and overflowing closets and basket fulls of toys.

Jesus doesn’t warn “the rich” — those ethereal others — but us. Us! “Oh, how tough it is for those who have a ton of “crap” (OK, more literally, a lot of stuff ”) to enter the kingdom of God!” This is not for some mysterious “them.”

It is for us.

“The Message” helps us understand why we hold on tightly to our stuff; sometimes it seems that our stuff owns us. Imagine the freedom of letting go.

Imagine, if you even can, the sense of no longer being held by our stuff.

Our lives are cluttered. Imagine letting go, and living abundantly.

The Rev. Yme Woensdregt is incumbent at Christ Church Anglican in Cranbrook.

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Support grows for Light A Bulb Morning Star Staff

Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s tree will be shining brighter as $46,000 in donations to the Light A Bulb were received last week.

With Christmas right around the corner, Light A Bulb is still $36,449 short of its $250,000 goal. All funds will support the completion of the sixth and seventh floors of the Polson tower.

“It has been heartwarming to hear from donors who are making gifts in memory of their loved ones, in thanks of the good care they have received at the hospital and from those who are grateful that the hospital is here to help all members of the North Okanagan community,” said Dr. Chris Cunningham, campaign co-chairperson.

Some of the features in the tower will include private and semi-private rooms to improve infection control, patient lifts for every bed decreasing falls and two airborne isolation rooms reducing airborne transmitted infections.

“Next year at this time, the project is scheduled to be completed,” said Cunningham.

“We have an urgent need today that will result in improved health care in the future and for years to come.”

To make a donation go to www.vjhfoundation. org or mail your cheque to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, 2101 32nd St., Vernon, B.C., V1T 5L2.

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Vernon city hall initiates holiday hours Morning Star Staff

Vernon residents are being advised of holiday hours for civic facilities and services.

City hall and community services building Wednesday, Dec. 24 – 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM Council and staff wish each and every one of you season’s greetings and a happy and prosperous new year.

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Paul Rossetti (above) conducts the St. James School choir in a rendition of Joy To The World in St. Anne’s Church during Victorian Christmas celebrations at O’Keefe Ranch. Left, Brandon Schmoor entertains in the parlor of the O’Keefe mansion, while volunteers Ken Mather ( below left) and Darrel Florek check on the chestnuts roasting on an open fire during the event.

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Merry Christmas, everybody! And all the best is good health, happiness and prosperity for the coming new year.

It is my usual practice this week to offer make-ahead breakfast/brunch ideas for the holidays. Especially for Christmas morning when all parents and hosts/hostesses want and deserve to be with the family and not stuck in the kitchen preparing their breakfast.

Ingredients in these recipes can be easily substituted to accommodate a variety of restricted diets, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, etc. Add fruit or a fruit salad, perhaps a few pastries, and you’ll have a lovely brunch to carry you through to the turkey feast.

Breakfast Casserole 4 slices white bread Butter, for greasing 1 lb. mixed mild and medium sausage 2 cups half-and-half 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch of pepper Dash hot sauce 6 beaten eggs 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced, optional 1- 1/2 cups thinly sliced, cooked unpeeled red potatoes 1 cup grated Cheddar 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese Cube the bread and place it in a lightly greased 8-by-11-by-2 inch casserole.

Fry the sausage until it is almost browned completely and drain on some paper towels.

Mix the half-and-half, dry mustard, salt, pepper, hot sauce and eggs together.

Layer sausage over the bread and top with a generous layer of potatoes. If you are using mushrooms, layer them in before the potatoes. Sprinkle the cheeses on the top. Pour the beaten egg mixture over the casserole.

Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the casserole until it is set and does not jiggle in the middle, 30 minutes. (Recipe courtesy Susan Greene.)

Orange Pecan French Toast 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/3 cup chopped pecans 12 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup 2% milk

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Breakfast Enchiladas are a hearty make-ahead morning meal to start your Christmas celebrations.

3 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 egg whites 2 eggs 1 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar for dusting In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, melted butter and corn syrup. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, and spread evenly. Sprinkle pecans over the sugar mixture. Arrange the bread slices in the bottom of the dish so they are in a snug single layer.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, egg whites and eggs. Pour this mixture over the bread, pressing on the bread slices to help absorb the liquid.

Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the cover from the baking dish, and let stand for 20 minutes at room temperature.

Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

Christmas Brunch Casserole 1 pound bacon

2 onions, chopped 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms 1 tablespoon butter 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 eggs 1-1/2 cups milk 1 pinch dried parsley 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned.

Drain and set aside.

Add the mushrooms and onion to the skillet; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent and the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.

Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with the tablespoon of butter. Place potatoes in bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle with salt, garlic salt, and pepper. Top with crumbled bacon, then add the onions and mushrooms.

In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and parsley.

Pour the beaten eggs over the casserole and top with grated cheese. Cover and

refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until set.

Breakfast Enchiladas (1-pound) package hot ground pork sausage 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 green onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 14 large eggs, beaten 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Cheese Sauce (recipe follows) 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeños Toppings: halved grape tomatoes, sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink.

Remove from pan; drain well, pressing between paper towels.

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and cilantro, and sauté 1 minute. Add eggs, salt and pepper, and cook, without stirring, until eggs begin to set on bottom. Draw a spatula across bottom of pan to form large curds. Continue to cook until eggs are thickened but still moist; do not stir constantly.

Remove from heat, and gently fold in 1-1/2 cups Cheese Sauce and sausage.

Spoon about 1/3 cup egg mixture down the centre of each flour tortilla; roll up.

Place, seam side down, in a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Pour remaining Cheese Sauce evenly over tortillas; sprinkle evenly with Monterey Jack cheese. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until sauce is bubbly.

Serve with desired toppings.

Cheese Sauce 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 3 cups milk 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained 3/4 teaspoon salt Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and whisk in remaining ingredients.

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I’m dreaming tonight of a place I love/Even more than I usually do/ And although it’s a long road back/I promise you.”

And WestJet, or Air Canada, or CN, or Greyhound, or my best friend, or favourite horse, or the subway, Skytrain, transport truck have promised me that they will get Michele Blais you home on time.

Transport home has many forms and over the years the challenges for many have been just that.

I went to the airport this week to pick up my oldest son who lives in Toronto and was coming home for the holidays.

On the drive to the airport I thought of other parents and family members who would be picking up their loved ones, including my mom, who loved all of us coming home for Christmas. She loved Christmas and it was the being together, the days of shared meals; planning the big day or just hanging out was time she cherished, laughing, sharing stories, and lots of hugs. She is truly missed and thought of with deep love.

“I’ll be home for Christmas, you can plan on me/Please have snow and mistle-

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toe and presents on the tree.”

About the time I left home, Mom would say we needed to be there for Christmas because it might be her last. Over the years mom had cancer twice, heart attacks and diabetes so it was possible but she had an extreme will to live. She stopped saying it when she turned 80 and would just discuss next year’s plans. She lived to 88.

One time I surprised her and came home from California when she thought I wasn’t because I had repeatedly told her I couldn’t. No extra money, no time off, and I was moving home in the summer.

The previous year was missed as well and this was the longest time we had gone without hugging each other.

My brother Don picked me up at the airport and brought me to her house and we walked in. She was at the end of the hall, stepping into a room, said hello, kept walking and then realized it was me. She turned around and came running to me and embraced me so tightly I shall never forget the feeling and she was crying; tears flowed for me too. Maybe it is just me but as one of many children in a big family I sometimes used to think it was OK to be absent because my siblings were there. That hug let me know squarely that it was really important that I was there.

The hugs from our family members are the best presents ever.

I won’t use the “this could be my last Christmas” line that my mom used, at least not yet, to convince my lads to come home for the holidays but I could be open to ideas. Of course they want to!

There is something very special about seeing the people you love in person, hugging, admiring their faces, hearing their technology-free voice. Standing beside my sons warms my heart as it did when they were six and does now when they are men. So very grateful for family, friends, neighbours and for so much. Perhaps that is something we do around holidays, is an inventory of what is good in our lives. Our new year’s resolutions deal with the deficits.

On Thursday the Kelowna airport was filled with a charged electricity that comes with the excitement of seeing family and friends and the extra bonus of the holiday season.

Holidays are to celebrate our traditions, whatever they may be. My willingness to be open to making it special is within my power. The years I wasn’t with my mom and siblings I was with my other families, friends and neighbours who had become loved ones to me. Our families come in many forms, may the time with yours be ever so wonderful.

“Christmas Eve will find me where the love light gleams/I’ll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams.”

Canadian fitness professionals predict trends for 2015 Morning Star Staff

Functional fitness and older adult training programs are predicted to be the most effective fitness trends in 2015, and have the greatest impact on the health, fitness and wellness of Canadians, according to nearly 2,000 fitness professionals who responded to the first national Canadian

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Fitness Professionals (canfitpro) fitness trends survey. The results show when it comes to working out, Canadians are interested in maximizing efficiency and improving their stamina for daily activities.

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lowed by durations of rest, was voted the number-one most effective trend because this approach to training generates significant and noticeable results when it comes to heart health, reduced body fat and addressing the risk of many chronic diseases,” said Rod Macdonald, vice president of canfitpro.

“Functional fitness came in a close second because it links directly to our lifestyles as Canadians. It includes natural body movements like squats and deadlifts that help us prepare for the rigours of daily life — things like shovelling snow or carrying groceries.

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ness for older adults came third. This area is increasingly popular because of the agingbut-active baby boomers.”

Here is a rundown of the top three Canadian fitness trends for 2015: 1. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Characterized by very intense periods of exercise, followed by durations of rest, HIIT training has been gaining popularity for the significant benefits it generates in a shorter time than steady-state cardio. Examples of HIIT include elements of CrossFit along with classes like Jillian Michaels’

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Fitness programs like Les Mills’ BODYPUMP and Lebert Equalizer are based on functional fitness exercises like squats, lunges, deadlifts, rows, plank (aka hover) and push-ups.

3. Older adult training According to Statistics Canada, people over the age of 65 will make up 25 per cent of Canada’s population by 2036. This is generating demand for programs to help older-adults maintain their quality of life.

Fitness professionals are seeking education and training to enable them to deliver safe and effective programs for older adults. Many fitness classes, like Newbody, offer a safe, age-friendly workout for people of all ages.

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crooked leg ranch animal rescue Serenity Tanning in Vernon is helping out this organization, which rescues, nurtures, gives medical attention, fosters and shelters animals throughout B.C. and needs a new shelter. Serenity Tanning is accepting any personal or business donations to deliver to Crooked Leg Ranch Dec. 30. Thanks for your support, Vernon! We know we can do it! mission dollar bin thrift store Fill a bag for a loonie all this week: clothing, shoes household and movies. Check out the incredible selection of kids’ snowpants, jackets for the entire family, all reduced to a loonie each. Christmas goodies not included but now 1/2 price (some now six for a loonie)! Open Tues. thru Sat., 9 to 5ish at 3008-34th St. Volunteer staffed, all proceeds go directly to the Upper Room Mission; your support appreciated even more due to the flood. Clean grocery bags also needed, thanks. scouts popcorn sale The 1st BX Scouting Group is having their annual Christmas Popcorn Sale Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Butcher Boys. Money raised helps support all sections of the group run their programs and buy equipment for camps. The chocolate popcorn and pretzels are available now! cribbage tournament at the legion Hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 Ladies Auxiliary on last Sunday of the month to include fourth Sunday if there are five Sundays in the month. Get your name on the list by phoning the Legion after 3 p.m. Registration at 9 am. Games begin 10 a.m. sharp; $26 per team includes lunch.

Vernon pacers runners club Meets Sundays at 8 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); Tuesdays at 5:30 a.m. at Landing Plaza; Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 7 a.m., at clubhouse. Call Bill at 545-0028 for more info. medieVally minded Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org okanagan chinese baptist church Worship in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation every third Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m. at Vernon Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27th St. elks mega meat draw Join us today, Dec. 21, at the Elks Lodge, 3103-30th St. (across from Greyhound Depot) for our meat draw featuring turkeys, hams, steaks and baron of beef plus 50/50, special meat basket and variety baskets and much more. Everyone welcome. Doors and concessions open at 1 p.m., draws start at 2 p.m. All monies go to charities and children in Vernon. Check us out on Facebook at Vernon Elks christmas bazaar fundraiser Okanagan Humane Society’s annual event runs until Dec. 23 at The Shops at Polson Park, 2306 Hwy. 6, Vernon, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., each day the mall is open. Glassware, jewelry, ornaments, pictures, dolls, linens, clothes, household items, pet supplies, and large assortment of Christmas trees, wreaths and all the decorations you could want at modest prices. Come support our silent auction and purchase a ticket on our sleighful of goodies, including a turkey. Get a 2015 calendar and enter to win a door prize. All proceeds go to care of abandoned and neglected cats and kittens. Info., call Hazel at 250542-1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. aa night owl meetings Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 at Albert Place, 361025th Ave. in Vernon from 9:30 p.m. til the last person has shared. continental breakfast & worship serVice You are invited to The Vernon Church of Christ, 4107 Pleasant Valley Rd., for a free continental breakfast at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 21 before worship services that end at noon. Call the church office at 250545-6892 or e-mail vernonchurchofchrist@telus.net for more info. afternoon of lessons and carols Dec. 21 at 4 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church, 3204-27th St. (parking off 26th St). Come and enjoy the story of Christmas with carols as well as anthems sung by the All Saints choir. Bring your family and friends.

Vernon women’s transition house is looking for families, 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. dancing christmas lights display Voila Hair Studio at 4105 Pleasant Valley Rd. in Vernon will again have its display running until Christmas, with donations of non-perishable food and cash being collected for the Vernon Women’s Transition House Society. There is a bin for food donations and a secure cash box attached to the front of the salon building. 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 see the Artificial Christmas Tree Forest is open until 9 p.m. daily.

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he Arts Council of the North Okanagan is pleased to announce ninth annual fundraiser, Artsolutely, a shopping extravaganza and Vernon’s one-stop shop for fun and unique hand-made gifts until Dec. 24. We’ve got 25 of the Okanagan’s best artists selling their finest wares in all mediums: paintings, drawings, fibre, jewellery, glass, pottery, photography, woodcarvings, soaps and more! Open Monday to Fridays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays noon to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson park. Call 250542-6243 or visit www.vernonarts.ca

your chemistry, art and herbal skills during this camp. Keep your noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Women in Recovery Group creations a secret until the big day by making your very own wrap- (H), closed, 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. (X). ping paper! Ages 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $40 per day camp Men’s closed meeting 7:30 p.m. (please note change of time), for members; $50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Gateway Shelter, 2800-33rd St., Vernon. Open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Open meeting, 3204 Call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park to register now! the Vernon jubilee hospital auxiliary gift shop all Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. Cherryville meeting Christmas giftware on sale for 50 per cent off starting Dec. 22. All (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., just profit stays in the hospital to purchase equipment and patient care off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. Access (X) No access. Info., call 250-545-4933. items. armstrong seniors actiVity centre We are at 2520 halina pattern dancers Welcomes new couples to join and Patterson Ave. Dances held the first Monday of each month at 1:30 have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more p.m. Pool Monday to Friday at 12:30 p.m. floor curling at the halina seniors centre Mondays, information, please call Gordon at 250-549-1608.

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the centre, located behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37th Ave. Everyone 50+ welcome! Come on out and learn holiday planetarium shows at the okanagan a fun sport. Info., call: 250-542-2877. monday night Vernon toastmasters Public speaking? science centre On cold winter nights the stars shine brightly.

No fear. Toastmasters is here for you. Make this year, your year. Join resident astronomer Kevin Aschenmeier and find out what can It’s a safe place to explore, learn and develop confidence in speak- be seen in the night sky during the cold winter nights. Dec. 23 at ing like you’ve always wanted to. Join us at the Schubert Centre, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at noon and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 3505-30th Ave, 7:30 to 9 p.m. For info. call Teresa at 250-545- 3 at 3:30 p.m. Free for members, regular admission for non-members. For more info., call 250-545-3644 or visit www.okscience.ca 5767 or Russell at 250-542-7095. liVing with a compulsiVe gambler? Someone you love holiday science day camps at the Okanagan Science have a gambling problem? You’re not alone! Please come to a Centre; Dec. 23 and 29 it’s Frozen Science. Calling all talking Gam-Anon meeting Mondays at 7 p.m. (except stat holidays) at snowmen, mountain men, princesses and ice queens! Come and Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Rd., Kelowna, room 201, explore a world of ice, snow and crystals, with our Frozen Science use south entrance. It is worth the drive! Gam-Anon is a fellowship day camp. Ages 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $40 per day camp for members; $50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. for all people affected by the gambling problem. the Vernon old time fiddlers club New members Call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park to register now! welcome to join us at one of our practices twice a month at the hold your eVent at the schubert centre Schubert Halina Centre, the first and third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Centre is a great place to hold your wedding, grad, bar mitzvah, We play at Halina Centre dances, Schubert Centre, Armstrong memorial service, birthday party/luncheon/dinner, meetings and Seniors Centre, rest homes, farmers’ markets and dinner dances. a whole lot more in between. They can accommodate up to 300 We welcome new fiddle players. For more information, call Gwen 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 at 778-475-4042, Bill at 250-545-9383 or Mary at 250-545-5831. tops (take off pounds sensibly) meets Mondays at and are famous for their catering. The centre also provides meals First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 for The Meals on Wheels program. Call 250-549-4201. p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. g r a n d pa r e n t s raising grandchildren Support group meets every other Monday at Schubert Centre. Great information source. Extended family members welcome. For more info., phone 250-549-3328. youth opportunities unlimited (you) Peer support group for youth and young adults with a variety of disabilities at Independent Living Vernon, meets every Monday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (except stat holidays) at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. It is a great group for youth with disabilities, ages 16-29. The main goals of the group are to meet other youth with similar interests, build skills for independence and networking in the community, while feeling encouraged and supported in a safe environment. Joining the group is free. There are usually snacks and games planned. For more info.

Quality Pet Care contact Crystal Compton at 250-545-9292 or e-mail to crystal@ilvernon.ca since 1975 aa meetings Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible. Monday to Friday,

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Monashee ToasTMasTers welcomes you to our Tuesday night meetings in the meeting room (last door on right side of the hall) of the Whitevalley Community Center in Lumby. Develop your leadership and public speaking skills while enhancing your confidence in a fun and supportive atmosphere. We don’t judge, we evaluate. Our meetings begin at 7 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. with socializing before our meetings. Come to a meeting with no obligation and see for yourself — you don’t have to live in Lumby.

Please contact Louise at 250-547-6480 or Mike at 250-547-9335 for more information.

WooD CarVInG CLUB MeeTs We meet Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. at Vernon Community Arts Center, Polson Park behind the science centre. Info., Liz Doucette at 250-260-6043, 250-306-2684 or shelinek@hotmail.com oVerCoMers’ MeeTInG If you’re totally happy with the direction your life is going, great! If not, perhaps you should consider Overcomers. Overcomers provides timely, measurable and attainable goals for dealing with personal issues of brokenness in a safe, caring environment. A 16-week program with daily journaling and weekly meeting Tuesdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. at People Place 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Info., Harold at 250-503-4582 or Thomas, 250-5403678.

LUMBy heaLTh CenTre CLInICs X-ray services Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (all doctors requisitions accepted). Lab services Tuesdays 8 to 9:45 a.m.; Thursdays 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Options For Sexual Health Clinic Wednesdays 6 to 9 p.m. There is a new defibrillator at the centre, available to the community on loan. Street Nurse every second Wednesday at Lumby Food Bank noon to 1 p.m. Health Information Services, five days a week. Public Health Nurse five days a week at Lumby Health Centre. Water Quality Testing Kits available at Lumby Health Centre.

The LUMBy arTIsTIC ConneCTIons is a weekly watercolour painting class (sometimes we do acrylics). Cost $10 per session.

Held every Tuesday noon to 4 p.m. at the Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.). Everyone welcome. Call Olena at 250547-8866 for info. poWereD paraGLIDInG CLUB Join the Okanagan Free Flyer’s Powered Paragliding Club and take to the skies under a paraglider with an easy foot-launched backpack model engine. Good chance to meet up with fellow pilots and cruise around the beautiful Okanagan. Meets Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Call James at 546-2812 or e-mail james@gojoli.com for times, locations and more info.

LUMBy WoMen’s (55+) TUesDay’s ToGeTher meet twice a month; on the fourth Tuesday of the month the ladies meet 1 - 3 p.m. for a social get-together for socializing at the seniors’ drop-in, 1751 Glencaird St. Info., call Olena at 250-547-8866. sT. anDreW’s UnITeD ChUrCh ChrIsTMas eVe serVICe Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. in Enderby. All are welcome!

Vernon pUBLIC arT GaLLery hoLIDay hoUrs On Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, the gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Make sure you stop by the gallery shop for any last-minute shopping. VPAG is closed for Christmas holidays Dec. 25 to Jan. 2 and will re-open Jan. 3. sToryTeLLInG CIrCLe, Vernon LIBrary Fourth Wednesday of every month 7 to 9 p.m. Do you love stories? Are you a storyteller at heart? Amateurs or professionals are invited to take part in our monthly storytelling circle, hosted by Gabriel Newman. All welcome, no experience necessary! Info., www.orl.bc.ca 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.

CrIBBaGe aT The LaWn BoWLInG CLUB Winter crib Wednesdays starting 1 p.m. (six games), coffee and cookies served.

Saturday crib at 1 p.m. (eight games) with a break after fourth game for coffee and cookies. For more information call Vera at 250-545-4521. The Lawn Bowling Club is in Polson Park.

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 Hour.” Fun time for everyone. Drop in and say hi or dance the afternoon away. saLLy ann BoUTIqUe Jewelry, clothing, antiques, auction, vintage, fair trade, local artist wall, and other special treasures for sale. A Coffee & Tea Corner that we like to call our Care and Share Corner. Snacks and drinks for sale. We are next to our Thrift Store on 24th Street behind Future Shop, just down the road from Voets Kaffee. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours subject to change.

The sChUBerT CenTre has a wonderful thrift store in its basement. Full variety of dress and casual clothes for men and women.

They have housewares, jewelry, material, bedding, craft items etc.

Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. They accept donations of gently used clothing, jewelry,household goods etc. We would love to accept larger donations but picking them up is quite difficult. Every second Saturday of the month The Schubert Centre has a pancake breakfast and the Thrift Store is open 8 to 11 a.m., usually with a great deal on most items i.e. two-for-one or fill a bag etc. They have quality items at low prices. Everything on display is cleaned, ironed, mended and tested for working order before sold.

Items in stock for most popular holidays, Christmas, etc. If you feel you have four hours a week to spare and would like to volunteer and help out in the thrift store, please call 250-549-4201. arT Lessons aT The haLIna senIors CenTre Every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. with instructor: Colette LeNeveu, cost $20 for two-hour lesson and 50 cents towards the Halina. Everyone 50+ welcome! For further info call: 250-5422877 or go to our Facebook page and type in Halina Senior’s Centre. We are behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37th Ave. okIB LanD Use pLannInG faMILy MeeTInGs Okanagan Indian Band members are encouraged to contact Operations, Lands and Housing (250-542-3444) to arrange a meeting with family groups to learn more about the OKIB land use planning underway, and to make sure that the plan includes your priorities! Family meetings will be ongoing through the summer/early fall, at times and locations that work for each family group. The OKIB land use plan is important for all OKIB members, and future generations. heaLInG enerGy sessIons aT TrInITy UnITeD ChUrCh Trinity United Church offers sessions every Wednesday. You can book an appointment by calling the church office at 250-545-0797.

DarTs aT The haLIna senIors CenTre Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $2 drop-in or $5 for the month.

Everyone 50+ welcome. The centre is behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37 Ave. Come on and have some fun! Info., 250-542-2877. 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.

The LUMBy senIors WeLLness CIrCLe A free program focusing on health-related activities held every fourth Wednesday of the month 9:30 - 11 a.m. You can have a massage, join in some weight lifting and stretching exercise, enjoy a smoothie, try to figure out a brain teaser. Place: Seniors Drop-in (1751 Glencaird St.) For more information, call Olena 250-547-8866. narCoTICs anonyMoUs Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Path to Recovery, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., behind Knox Church (open to the public, 12-step meeting, Traditions meeting, wheelchair access).

Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772.

Drop-In CrIB aT The eaGLes Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you for crib every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come by and see what the Eagles are about and where our monies are spent in the community. Open every day 1 - 7 p.m.

The Vernon ChapTer of The Ms soCIeTy Hosts a yoga class for people with MS, every Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. at the People Place. a CoUrse In MIraCLes Join us at the Centre, 2913 - 29 Ave., for A Course In Miracles study group, Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., all welcome. For more info. call 250-549-4399.

The haLIna CrafTers Meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Cost waived as crafts are made for the centre’s gift shop. If you are 50+ and like to craft, come on out and join the fun. We’re at 331037th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for more information.

Vernon TreaTMenT CenTre Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Please call 542-6151 for info.

CoDa MeeTs Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women working to build healthy relationships with self and others. We meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Seaton Centre on 14th Avenue (off Kal Lake Rd.) WesTsIDe response serVICes soCIeTy WRS offers blood pressure testing, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - noon at the Killiney Beach Hall and Annex on Udell Road. aa MeeTInGs on WeDnesDays Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; an open meeting and handicap accessible.

Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H). Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) no handicap access. Info., call 250-545-4933.

The Vernon DIeT CLUB MeeTs Every Wednesday in the basement of Peace Lutheran Church. Weigh-in between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Short meeting to follow. Anyone wishing support in weightmanagement is most welcome. Call 542-3252. parenT anD ChILD WaLk In The park Hosted by Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. Everyone welcome, meet 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 2905-29th Ave. Meet other parents, get fit and win a prize. Step challenge, pedometer supplied for the walk. Join anytime. For more information, call 542-7578.

Tops (Take off poUnDs sensIBLy) Meets Wednesdays 9 to 9:45 a.m. with meetings 10 to 11 a.m. at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. Call Debbie at 250-542-0187 or Bev at 250542-9381. norDIC WaLkInG An exercise that uses all of the major muscle groups of the body. A walking program using poles is available every Wednesday 11 a.m. to noon at the Lumby Community Hall, 2250 Shields Ave. Instruction on how to use the poles and poles are available for no cost. For info., call Bill or Carole at 250-547-2047.

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sCoUTs hoLD BoTTLe DrIVe The 1st BX Scouts are hosting a bottle drive to help raise money so the troop can attend the Pacific Jamboree next summer on Vancouver Island. If you wish to help the Scouts get to the Jamboree, you can drop off your returnables to Chaser’s Bottle depot Dec. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Returnables can also be dropped off at Chaser’s any other day and credited to the 1st BX Scouts account. hoLIDay sCIenCe Day CaMps at the Okanagan Science Centre; Dec. 30 it’s Melt into Science. Escape the freezing temperatures and melt into science with our heat-themed day camp!

Can fire burn in different colours? Does heat change the size and shape of different objects? Thaw out with us as we explore a warmer side of science. It will be a scorching good time! Ages 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $40 per day camp for members; $50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Call 250-545-3644 or visit us in Polson Park to register now!

CeLeBraTe neW year’s eVe UnDer The spITfIre Dec. 31. Banquet-style dinner featuring stuffed pork loin and dancing to live music by ReWind. Get your tickets early for this sell-out event!

Tickets only $40. Call 250-542-3277. poLar Bear DIp Hosted by Oyama Firemen and Legion Br. 189 Jan. 1 at noon. Sign-up and pledge sheets available now at Legion, Oyama General Store and Oyama Firehall. All welcome. Dip into Wood Lake at noon, then warm up with your friends in the legion with hot soup or beverage. Family affair; spectators welcome.

Proceeds to BC Children’s Hospital.

B.C. GoV’T reTIreD eMpLoyees’ assoCIaTIon MeeTs Jan. 2 at Schubert Centre at 12:30 p.m. hoLIDay sCIenCe Day CaMps Okanagan Science Centre; Jan. 2 it’s Science of Light). Brighten up your winter and light up the new year with our Science of Light day camp! Uncover the mysteries of light with a series of dazzling experiments and luminous activities; as 2015, the International Year of Light, begins. Ages 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $40 per day camp for members; $50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Call 250-545-3644.

ChrIsTMas Tree pICk-Up By DonaTIon The 1st BX Scouts are offering their services picking up your used Christmas tree for a donation (minimum $5) as well as collecting returnable bottles and cans. All money raised will help the Scouts attend the Pacific Jamboree next summer on Vancouver Island. They will go door to door, collecting trees and returnables Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like to have your tree collected, in the BX and Foothills area, phone Dan at 250-558-9970. In South Vernon, Allenby and Bella Vista, phone Shawna at 250-558-5688 and in Easthill and Seaton school area phone Amanda at 778-475-1135.

WhaT are yoU WaITInG for? It’s that time of the year for new beginnings and personal challenges. People are considering various resolutions. We like to call them goals. What about you?

Consider coming into the warm embrace of Monday Night Vernon Toastmasters. It’s your time to speak. We will guide, mentor and encourage you. It’s fun too. The first three meetings are free. Join us at Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5. Call Russell at 250-542-7095 or Teresa at 250-545-5767 for info. pICkLeBaLL? WhaT Is pICkLeBaLL? Come and find out, and join the fun! Two beginner sessions offered in January by Greater Vernon Pickleball Association. First session: Jan. 6 from 4 to 5 p.m., Jan. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. and Jan. 10 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Priest Valley Gym, 35th Ave. entrance. Second session is three consecutive Mondays: Jan. 12, 19 and 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Okanagan Boys & Girls Club, 3300-37th Ave. Choose the session that suits you best. Don’t delay! The number of players is limited.

Come and play in a friendly and supportive environment! You do not have to be a member. All equipment provided. Register today on the “Schedules” page at Vernonpickleball.com or e-mail us at wifflewackers@gmail.com or call Nancy at 250-503-6631.

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Editor: Kristin FronEman ❘ PhonE: 250-550-7923 ❘ E-mail: entertainment@vernonmorningstar.com

Making the best out of Banff Vernon Search and Rescue members head to the Rockies to do ‘research’ for annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff

They are photographed, skied down, hiked and climbed upon, jumped off, and celebrated for their sheer power and beauty.

Those massed heaps of rock formed by tectonic force, mountains are hailed by outdoor enthusiasts around the world.

That is no more apparent than in the Rocky Mountains mecca of Banff.

Every year adventurers, extreme athletes, photographers, authors, and mountain lovers gather in the Albertan city for the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival.

A regular to the festival is Vernon Search and Rescue member Nikki Sims, who is coordinator of the local unit’s annual screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, which arrives for two different screenings at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Dec. 29 and 30.

This is the 22nd year Vernon Search and Rescue has brought the festival to Vernon as its only major fundraiser, with ticket sales helping the unit purchase new equipment, update existing gear and for on-going training upgrades.

The world tour usually arrives in Vernon two weeks after the Banff festival ends in early November, however, this year the festival was pushed back by a week, ending Nov. 10.

“There were no showings in B.C. for two weeks after the Alberta show due to B.C. having their own licensing of the films (many films are not licensed to be shown in B.C. prior to their Alberta showing),” said Sims. “This pushed the festival into the heart of the Christmas season with very slim venue availability, leaving Dec. 29 and 30 as

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Coralie nairn meets with national Geographic/ north Face photographer Jimmy Chin on a photo walk he conducted during the festival.

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Vernon search and rescue member nikki sims enjoys the view from the national Geographic photo “booth” at the Banff mountain Film and Book Festival in november. the best dates for the festival.”

In November, Sims hobbled her way – with a damaged foot – to Banff with fellow Vernon SAR member Coralie Nairn, where they met some of the world’s most respected adventurers and saw some of the films submitted by filmmakers from around the world for the annual competition.

“Coralie and I watched about 52 films this year out of about 75 or so that made the cut into the festival (about 300 are submitted). I think about 25 to 30 are on the world tour this year. Once we get more feedback from our Banff film festival road warrior, we will choose our films to show so that we

show the best,” said Sims.

The women were also able to rub elbows with many athletes and filmmakers in attendance, including Canadian ice climber and paraglider pilot Will Gadd as well as National Geographic and North Face professional photographer Jimmy Chin.

One of the highlights of the trip was a photo walk with Chin, which Nairn was able to attend (Sims’ foot was only just out of a cast so she wasn’t able to participate).

“The photography walk with Jimmy Chin was great, according to Coralie.

National Geographic put it on and Jimmy was overwhelmed when more than 100

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people showed up for it. He said he thought maybe 20 would show,” said Sims.

“National Geographic also had a large yellow border people could have their photos taken in and then encouraged people to post on social media with the hashtag #nineepicdays. There are some great shots of people on it.”

Also in attendance at this year’s festival was U.K. climber Hazel Findlay, whose film Spice Girl was shown as part of the world tour in Vernon last year.

“The time we spend in Banff at the festival is so great. We meet so many amazing and exciting people from all over the world, the athletes, adventurers, writers and filmmakers alike,” said Sims. “I love the passion, drive and visions they all have. I recommend to anyone and everyone to go to the festival.”

Those who were not able to make it to this year’s festival in Banff can experience the next best thing when the Banff Mountain Festival World Tour returns to Vernon. Both the Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30 shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets usually sell out, so it is recommended to purchase them early. Cost is $25 each at the Ticket Seller in the Performing Arts Centre. Call 250-5497469 or order them at www.ticketseller.ca.

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fter the Pharaoh Seti dies, his son, the somewhat inept Ramses (Joel Edgerton), takes his place ruling Egypt.

When it is discovered that Moses, (Christian Bale), the beloved brother of Ramses who was known to be adopted, is actually a Hebrew, Ramses banishes Moses to live with his people.

Moses goes about living his life, raising a family, until God (Isaac Andrews) instructs him to ask Ramses to free the Hebrew people.

Ramses refuses, causing God to unleash a series of horrendous plagues upon the Egyptians. When the plagues cause Ramses to give in, he lets Moses and 600,000 Hebrews leave Egypt, but not before one last battle where Moses parts the Red Sea and then brings the water back, drowning the Egyptian army.

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We say, “Don’t pass over this movie.”

BRIAN: There are plenty of times where a movie can simply get reviewed for what it is, a story told in pictures and sound.

Occasionally, a film comes along that generates either a negative or positive buzz outside the theatre that requires addressing. Thus, I spent a few hours reading the Bible with my wife and discussing the story of Moses. I can confidently say that Exodus: Gods and Kings does edit and change the story a bit. However, people’s complaints aren’t only with the story: Critics are complaining that the film fails to move people, which is not true. Purists (if I may) are unhappy that two caucasians with blue eyes play Moses and Ramses. This is a movie

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Christian Bale is Moses in Exodus: Gods and Kings. after all, as it turns out, it’s not terrible. It’s also not great. As poor Mr. Howe fell ill this week, let’s ask my wife Dawn what she thinks.

DAWN: The edits that Ridley Scott makes to the tale of Moses communicating between God and Pharaoh save a lot of repetition. It keeps things tidy and moves the film along, but also removes some of the mystery of God’s work.

Pharaoh seems to have hardened his own heart in this telling of the tale. Moses might be more confident on the

big screen than in the Bible and relied less on his brother Aaron to do his talking. I was engaged for almost the entire two-and-a-half hours of the film. It has beautiful sky shots, the effects were mostly good, Christian Bale was almost completely endurable. It was fine.

BRIAN: Christian Bale overdoes things and sometimes ruins them. He should play Macho Man Randy Savage in a movie.

I preemptively give that movie 5 out of 5!

However, he didn’t Bale on Exodus: Gods and

Kings, delivering what I would call a passable performance. It has moving moments, exciting scenes, one wet spectacle, and a bit too much fighting. The sets and costumes are lavish and the film is very large in scope. See it on the big screen.

DAWN: A lot of swords, a lot of killing, an epic treatment, a Hollywood movie.

– Dawn gives Exodus: Gods and Kings 3 matzah balls out of 5.

– Brian gives it 3.5 bonks on the head out of 5.

Plans are underway for 2015 tattoo Morning Star Staff

The Okanagan Military Tattoo Society has announced that the Delta Police Pipe Band will be one of the headliners at the 2015 tattoo in July at Vernon’s Kal Tire Place.

“The directors of the Okanagan Military Tattoo Society are very pleased to have a band of this calibre attend the tattoo,” said OMT society president Norm Crerar.

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“Following our highly successful inaugural tattoo in 2014 we promised the public that we would recruit world class bands and performers to future tattoos. Being able to secure a pipe band like the Delta Police Band means we are keeping that promise.”

The Delta Police Pipe Band was founded in 1971 and consists of 33 pipers and 22 drummers.

The band proudly represents the Delta Police Department and the Corporation of Delta at home and around the world.

The band had the ultimate honour of sharing the stage with Sir Paul McCartney and his band during their On the Run tour in front of 40,000 fans at Vancouver’s BC Place stadium.

The band performed Wings’ classic Mull of Kintyre with Sir Paul as part of his encore.

The Delta Police Pipe Band has performed at events around the world including 11 sold out shows at the 2009 Basel Tattoo in Switzerland, the Netherlands Tattoo in 2007, Virginia in 2006 and Germany in 2013.

The Okanagan Military Tattoo Society is currently in talks with several other regimental bands and both local and international groups, with more announcements on the tattoo lineup expected early in the new year.

Tickets for the July 25 and 26 Okanagan Military Tattoo are now on sale at the Ticket Seller at 250-549-7469, www.tickeseller.ca.

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Vernon artist Melissa Dinwoodie has received two special recognition awards at the 16th annual painting, drawing, photography and print juried online international art exhibition hosted by Upstream People Gallery.

This international exhibition received approximately 90 art entries from around the world and 18 artists were selected by juror Laurence Bradshaw, professor of art at the University of Nebraska in Omaha.

“Melissa Dinwoodie of Vernon, B.C., Canada shows a boldness while at the same time a fine sensitivity.

Her work Hand, with its simplicity of composition, shows a nice delicacy with the red giving it a sense of strength. And in her Pink portraiture, the more gestural brushwork works well with the fine smaller detailing.

This is also true in her piece Red,” said Bradshaw in his critique.

Dinwoodie’s Pink and Red were part of a series she did exploring people’s natural instincts to create stories for one another based on their first look at someone.

“We all do it, people watch, but how far do we take our imagination into actually judging someone before talking to them and getting to know them,” said Dinwoodie.

In turn, Hand was an experiment

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in trying to achieve as much emotion in hands as Dinwoodie was able to get in a portrait. “ I think that these hands are very expressive and give off a strong emotional message to the viewer,” said Dinwoodie, adding, “My painting has always been as much about the process and individual brush strokes as it is about connecting to the audience.

If a viewer looks past the image as a whole and takes a closer look at the texture and shapes created, this is initially why I paint.”

The exhibition will be featured online during December at www. upstreampeoplegallery.com and continues indefinitely in the archives section of the website.

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Bridge by Phillip Alder FALSECARDS CAN BE VERY EFFECTIVE Aldous Huxley, an English novelist and critic who died in 1963, said, “An unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling lie.”

At the bridge table, declarer can happily lie - falsecard because he can fool only the defenders. However, when a defender falsecards, it might mislead his partner into making a mistake, because he misplaced a key card. But there are some situations in which a falsecard is mandatory or likely not to cost.

How does that apply in this deal? West leads his fourth-highest heart against three no-trump. What should happen after that?

In the auction, North’s two-

club rebid was New Minor Forcing. It announced at least game-invitational values and asked opener to describe his hand further, giving top priority to showing three-card spade support.

South begins with six top tricks: four diamonds and two clubs. He has good chances to gain sufficient extra winners from the black suits, but first he must surmount the heart hurdle.

If East follows the textbook, he wins the first trick with his heart king, cashes the heart ace and plays a third round. Here, though, South wins with his queen and establishes two spade tricks for his contract.

Yes, East might lead a low heart at trick two; maybe declarer would misguess.

But better would be to win the first trick with the ace, in principle denying the king, then to return a low heart.

South would surely play his 10. And West, after winning with his jack, would have no reason to do anything other than to lead another heart, giving the defenders four hearts and one spade.

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Dennis Gabelhouse (from left), chair of the Bright Horizons Building for Skills campaign, Barry Lapointe, CEO of Kelowna Flightcraft, Premier Christy Clark, and Jim Hamilton, president of Okanagan College, celebrate Flightcraft’s $500,000 donation by to the campaign.

With record-breaking passenger numbers and more airlines serving YLW than ever before, the holiday travel season promises to be an active one at Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

YLW expects brisk but steady traffic flow through Jan. 5, with more than 100,000 passengers and guests expected through the doors over a twoweek span. The busiest travel days of the year will be the next three Sundays and Mondays, starting today, with more than 7,500 travellers expected each day.

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Passengers are reminded to arrive at the airport in plenty of time. It is recommended to check-in and drop off your baggage for domestic flights at least 90 minutes before boarding time of your flight, and at least two hours prior for U.S. and Mexico flights. Avoid last-minute check-ins and the disappointment of missed flights.

Holiday travel tips – such as items that can and cannot be packed in luggage, security information, transportation options and frequently asked questions – can be found at ylw.kelowna.ca under the Holiday Travel tab. Arrival and departure information can also be found at the website.

Flightcraft lifts campaign Students make grade Morning Star Staff

Kelowna Flightcraft has thrown its support behind the campaign to expand and renovate the trades training complex at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus.

Barry Lapointe, CEO of Flightcraft, has made a $500,000 donation to the Bright Horizons Building for Skills fundraising campaign that will help complete the $33-million project.

“I believe that people who have done well in this region should give back,” said Lapointe. “And we feel strongly about supporting post-secondary education.”

Lapointe’s donation to Okanagan College was acknowledged this week by Premier Christy Clark, area MLAs Norm Letnick and Steve Thomson, and several representatives of Okanagan College and the Okanagan College Foundation at Flightcraft’s airport hangar, where a class of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering students were nearing completion of their course.

“Barry sees what’s coming: a shortage of skilled labour, and a tremendous opportunity for trained people,” said Clark. “He has always supported the creation of more education and career opportunities in the Okanagan, culminating in this generous donation.”

Lapointe’s donation brings the $7-million campaign up over

the $3 million mark. The money raised will help complete and equip the trades complex and create support for students who take programs there. The province has contributed $28 million to the project.

The building and renovation project is expected to be complete by spring, 2016. Approximately 5,100 square metres of shops and classes will be renovated and an additional 5,500 square metres of shops, classroom and student space are being constructed along KLO Road.

The complex will accommodate about 2,600 students annually in a range of trades programs.

“Barry’s support is a key donation for the campaign,” said campaign chair Dennis Gabelhouse. “Industry support, from people like Barry, from the automotive industry, from companies like Westwood Electric sends a message to would-be tradespeople that validates their career choices.”

“We know that we are facing a significant skills gap – especially in the trades – in the coming years,” explains Okanagan College president Jim Hamilton. “Barry and others understand that and are investing in our future.”

Okanagan College is the second-largest trades training institution in B.C.

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Vernon students Loren Brunelle, Megan McGregor, Aidan Northcott, Meghan Patenaude, Dragica Saric and Craig Woods have passed the national Uniform Evaluation (UFE), which was written over three days in September.

They join the other 482 B.C. writers who have successfully completed the exam, announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of B.C. (ICABC) and the CA School of Business (CASB).

“On behalf of the ICABC Council and CPABC, I congratulate these students for successfully passing the UFE,” said Dan Little, president of ICABC. “We welcome them to the ranks of B.C.’s professional accountants.”

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Okanagan Spring Brewery is in the midst of a $4.4 million upgrade.

Vernon residents may have noticed a temporary road closure on 25th Avenue as crews worked with a crane operator to install new equipment which, when complete, will increase the Sleeman-owned brewery’s capacity by 20 per cent.

Dave Klaassen, vice-president of operations and HR for Sleeman, based in Guelph, Ont., anticipates that by next May, the brewery will be able to produce 600,000 hectolitres annually, up from its current 500,000 hectolitre capacity.

“It (investment) is pretty significant for the brewery, and for Vernon,” said Klaasen.

Okanagan Spring started planning for the expansion this summer. Work began in November with an upgrade to the brewhouse. Klaasen said further work on the refrigeration system is also scheduled.

The brewery’s growth coincides with an increased marketing plan to promote its products in Eastern Canada. Klaasen noted they are already available in Ontario and Quebec.

Okanagan Spring produces its own line of beer, plus a range of other Canadian domestics. Klaasen said there are no plans to increase the product line.

“Same beers, just more of them,” he said.

“It’s not really going to change other than it will change our capacity to make beer.

“I’d just like to tip my hat to the people that work there. The people have great entrepreneurial spirit and they’re why we’re able to make great craft beers there.”

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A total of four North Okanagan businesses have been named top-10 semifinalists in the 12th annual Small Business B.C. Awards.

Vernon’s Rice Box has been listed in the Best Community Impact category, Durning Directions and Services is in the running for Best Employer and Sproing Creative is up for Best Workplace. Mel’s Mainstreet Pizza and Pasta is also a finalist for Best Workplace.

The Top 10 semi-finalists for the 12th Annual Small Business BC Awards have now been selected, and one very special company is from Enderby - Mel’s Mainstreet Pizza & Pasta for Best Workplace.

From Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, British Columbians were asked to nominate and vote for their favourite small businesses.

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Finalists will be named Jan. 30, and then invited to give a Dragons’ Den-style pitch in front of a panel of judges on why they should be named the best in B.C. The winners will be honored and celebrated on Feb. 26 at the Small Business B.C. Awards Ceremony in Vancouver.

The night will include addresses from Premier Christy Clark and Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto.

Winners will each receive the Premier’s Prize of $1,500, a one-year all-access pass to Small Business B.C. education and resources, and one-on-one business mentorship opportunities with notable advisors from the award sponsors.

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William (Bill) Gordon Lim

With deep sadness we announce the passing of William (Bill) Gordon Lim, age 86.

He departed this life peacefully Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at his daughter’s home. Bill was born February 17, 1928 to Lim Po Sing (aka Harry Lim) and Jung Yee Moy (aka Helen Lim) in Hagersville, Ontario.

Bill became a member of the Chinese-Canadian ssociaƟon of doronto (CC ) in his early 20s where he met Evelyn Yip, whom he married in 1956, and had three children, David, Wendy and Michael, who survive. He is also survived by long-Ɵme common-law partner Eva Partel, sisters Mary and Kay, and numerous grandchildren.

Bill graduated from the hniversity of doronto in 1949 with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

For the majority of his working life, he worked in the pulp and paper industry which took him from Ontario to Eew Brunswick and to BriƟsh Columbia. hpon reƟrement, he seƩled in sernon, BC for 10 years prior to relocaƟng two years ago to sancouver /sland to be close to his family.

For more than 60 years, Bill had a great love and passion for the game of Duplicate Bridge aƩaining the rank of Life Master. He spent many years as Director for the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). His propensity and love of teaching was expressed informally when sharing this skill and love of Bridge to eager less experienced players, as well as professionally when he taught Math and Chemistry at the College of New Caledonia (Prince George).

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Marjorie Day Pryce September 9, 1924 - December 13, 2014 It is with great sadness that we wish to share the passing of Marjorie Pryce in sernon, BC two months aŌer her 90th birthday.

Marjorie was born in Concert, Alberta to Leonard Buzza Day and Bernice Day. Marjorie is survived by her loving son Frank (Bonnie) Pryce, her brother Bob (June) Day, sister-in-law Vicki Day and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Pryce and son Leonard Pryce.

Marjorie grew up in Consort Alberta. At 18 she joined the Royal Canadian Airforce. During her Ɵme in the RCAF Marjorie took secretarial courses and worked in the control tower in Claresholm, the repair depot in Calgary and then Winnipeg. When the war ended Marjorie was discharged and moved back to Calgary where she worked for Smith Davidson and Co. AŌer a short Ɵme she moved on to work for the telephone company as an operator and then supervisor. Marjorie met her husband to-be, Ed, when working in Waterton Lakes, Alberta. dhey married in Calgary, December 1951 and with Ed working construcƟon moved around and lived a variety of places in BC, one of the most memorable being Holberg on the northern Ɵp of Vancouver Island. Marjorie and Ed started a family in 1954 and Įnally seƩled in Vernon in the late 1950’s.

part in organizing the Įrst union for female employees in the company. She was ahead of her Ɵme.

Marjorie loved to do many things including Įshing and going to dances with her husband Ed. AŌer their reƟrement, they spent many years travelling around the world. Marjorie loved to knit, walk daily and play solitaire. She was an outgoing, vibrant person who was always acƟve and involved in the community and for many years volunteered at the Schubert Center, the VJH Auxiliary and the Alzheimer’s Society.

Marjorie will be remembered by her family and many, many friends. She will be missed.

Please join us on Saturday January l0th, 2015 at 11͗00 a.m. for a service and remembrance of Marjorie. It will be held at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home and will be followed by a luncheon.

Although he is gone, Bill will not be forgoƩen in the hearts of all.

In lieu of Ňowers donaƟons may be made to͗ AL HEIMERS SOCIEdY of CANADA - Research Branch, 20 Eglinton Ave. W., Ste. 1600, doronto, ON, M4R 1K8.

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Duncan Scott McLean March 27, 1984 - December 15, 2014 It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Duncan McLean on Monday, December 15, 2014 at the age of 30.

Duncan will be forever loved, missed and remembered by Shawna Pierce, whom he was planning on proposing to in the new year; his parents Kathy and Peter McLean; brothers Adam (fiancee Tracy Suen) and PJ (Julie Glen); as well as his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A service to celebrate the life of this extraordinary young man will be held for family and friends in Armstrong BC, in May of 2015. The family invite you to share your photos, memories and stories of Duncan through www.choicememorial.com where service details will be updated. Donations in memory of Duncan may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ab.ca) or the SPCA (www.albertaspca.org). Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.

Marjorie worked for BC Gas (derresen) for over ϯ0 years where she became the oĸce manager and played an integral

/n his reƟrement, Bill and Eva spent considerable Ɵme travelling, both domesƟcally and internaƟonally. As a great lover of rouƟne, he enjoyed daily ouƟngs for lunch or a good bridge game.

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In Loving Memory of

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Ed Pruss

In Loving Memory of

Art Moss Aug. 4, 1925 to Dec. 21, 2013

Our second Christmas without you and it does not get any easier. We miss you and love you and you will be in our hearts forever. Thanks for all the beautiful memories.

Your loving family, wife Doris, Colin, Sandy and families.

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September 11, 1940 December 23, 2011 Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.

No longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts you’re always there.

Memories of you are our keepsake We love you and miss you dearly.

Joyce and Family

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March 24, 1925 ~ Dec. 21, 2013

Thank you for 65 years of wonderful memories.

Your loving wife Vivian and sons Roy (Vi), Larry (Margaret), Darrell (Tina) and family & friends.

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FRAN JOHNSON God looked around his garden, And found an empty space.

He then looked down upon the earth, And saw Fran’s tired face.

So He put his arms around her, And lifted her to rest.

He placed her with the sunflowers, Those sunny blooms that she loved best.

He knew that Fran was struggling, He knew she was in pain.

He knew that she might never Get well upon this earth again.

He knew the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb.

So God closed her weary eyelids, And whispered, “Peace Be Thine”.

Fran left us in September, When sunflowers shone so bright.

We may think of her each morning, Or as evening turns to night.

It broke our hearts to lose her, Yet her cheerful outlook still remains.

Our memories of her “Joie de Vivre”, Will influence us, as our lives sustain.

For all of Fran’s Colleagues, Students, Friends and Buddies (Submitted by Grace Zubyk)

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LOST: #14144 - “Smokey” Grey, white on nose & chin, bib, tum. & paws, sht. hair, n. male, blue collar with bell & tag. Mt. Thor Dr., Middleton Mtn. area. Reward #14148 - “Selli” - Dark grey & black tabby, white bib/tum/tip tail, some orange on head, sht. hair, sp. female. Terrace Dr. nr. Aberdeen Market, Coldstream. Reward.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid.

Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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General farm workers needed for fruit. Seasonal F/T, $10.49 tahirraza31@hotmail.com

• CLASS 5 DRIVER W/Air Physical lifting , personable, customer service Driver’s abstract, Criminal Records Check: Interior Mobile Shredding • GENERAL LABOURER Sorting, Counting, Lifting, Customer Service Interior Bottle Depot.

Both positions are parttime, possibly leading to full-time in the future.

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J&M SANDHER ORCHARD looking for farm workers. Pruning& harvesting fruit and other labour work. Up to 40hr/wk, $10.49/hr. 250-558-2988 email jmsandher@hotmail.com

Needed Early Childhood educator Permanent Part time.

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AUTOMOTIVE CONTROLLER VERNON, BC

Controller required for growing dealership. Proven background in automotive management preferred. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills; team player; conversant with PBS DMS Systems, A/P, A/R, payroll, personnel management; all other areas typical of administering large dealership.

Detailed resume by email only to cfo@johnstonautogroup.com Attention Lee Casperson

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Kindale Developmental Association

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HOME SHARE PROVIDER

Share your home and/or your time providing support to adults with disabilities in Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Salmon Arm, Lumby & Lavington Home assessments and/or training will be provided Send Expression of Interest letter to: Attention: Home Share Coordinator Kindale Developmental Association P.O. Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Fax: 250-546-3053 Email: kindale@kindale.net

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JUNIOR CONVEYANCER We are seeking a Junior Conveyancer for a full time position.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits and a pleasant social and work environment.

Please email your resume to kcherkowski@afp-law.ca Attention: Kevin Cherkowski or drop off your resume at 3009B – 28th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4Z7 Respond by January 16, 2015

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Purple Springs Nursery HIRING 4516 Hullcar Rd, Armstrong, B.C.

Applicants should be able to start March of 2015.

Job is seasonal Mar to Oct. Starting Wage is $10.49 per hour.

General hours of work are Mon-Fri 7:00 – 4:30 PM (some Sat and overtime may be required).

Position is for general labourer- planting, pruning, weeding and loading. Applicant must be physically fit and able to work outside in all weather conditions.

No experience necessary, but an asset.

Fax 250-546-9155 Email hm@psnursery.com

LOT ATTENDANT

Responsibilities: • New & used vehicle inventory • Must be: - Honest - Hard working - Reliable - Prompt • Full Time position with great working hours • Please bring drivers abstract with resume Drop off resume in person Attn: Brad Nakucyj, Sales Department

BANNISTER 4703 - 27th St. VERNON • 545-0606

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CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT required for a progressive, busy general practice in Vernon.

We require someone with excellent organizational and communication skills, someone who can demonstrate initiative and work well within a team environment.

Experience is an asset. Please forward resume to info@pleasantvalleydental.ca

Help Wanted NEED PERMANENT, Seasonal, experienced Vineyard & Farm Laborers, March 1 $10.33/hr. Email resume to: officesgw@gmail.com Village Green Centre Interior Inkjet & Toner. Permanent P/T. Starting Dec 27, 10-15 hr/wk,duties incl refill and sell printer ink and toner cartridges Email interiorinkjet@yahoo.ca or call 250-308-5903.

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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

Trades, Technical Port Hardy, BC. Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately.

Certified GM technician Ticketed Bodyman Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules.

Send resume to cory@klassengm.com SKILLED trades! Experienced welders and completions team members needed in Grande Prairie, AB. Welders, B-Pressure Welders, Painters with Steel experience. Fly in - Fly out with 1 week at home a month. Accommodation provided.

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HOUSEKEEPER – PART TIME

28 Hours Per Week – 4 days a week The duties of this position include: routine cleaning, minor maintenance, occasional cooking and service functions at Vernon Women’s Transition House or other programs as required.

Qualifications include • Grade 10, one (1) month recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Understanding and sensitivity toward women living with poverty, abuse and the effects of these issues.

• Must also hold a valid class 5 Driver’s Licence and use of a reliable vehicle.

This is a union position and will be paid in accordance with the BCGEU wage grid.

Please apply with resume and cover letter to Monica Martin, Residential Programs Manager at monica.martin@vwts.ca

by December 29, 2014, 4:00 p.m.

For a more detailed Job Description please go to our Website http://vwts.ca.

Only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

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.

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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)

The Vernon Upper Room Mission is seeking applications to fill our FOOD SERVICES MANAGER position. The Duties include menu planning, oversight of operations in our eating and cooking areas, inventory control, purchasing, and supervision of the kitchen manager, staff, and volunteers. The successful candidate will join the senior management team.

Requirements: • Minimum Grade 12 • Completion of a recognized culinary program • 5 – 7 years of cooking experience in an industrial / commercial setting • Extensive supervisory experience • Occupational First Aid Level 1 • Basic CPR certification • Food Safe certification - Level 2 • Valid BC Driver’s Licence Applications will be accepted to the Attention of the Executive Director 3403 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S2, or by email at rick.lavin@vernonurm.org.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS ARMSTRONG/VERNON

Full-time/Part-time/Casual Skills/Education – Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities Other – Use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement. Community based support.

Wages per BCGEU agreement Please send cover letter, resume and references to Kindale Developmental Association c/o PO Box 94 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Fax 250-546-3053 Email: kindale@kindale.net

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Kindale Developmental Association

LEGAL ADVOCATE – FULL-TIME We are looking for an experienced Legal Advocate.

The duties of this position include: providing legal information and advocacy to clients in the area of income assistance, employment insurance, residential tenancy and disability benefits; ability to interpret legislation and policy in the areas related to poverty law, income assistance and residential tenancy; preparing written submissions on behalf of clients; representing clients at hearings and tribunals; providing workshops to clients and other community service providers; establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with other community service providers; establishing and maintaining a records management system and preparing accurate statistical reports for the funder.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a paralegal diploma and two years of recent experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate will have excellent written communication skills, be highly organized, able to learn quickly, have a positive and non-judgemental attitude towards people in poverty, and be able to work independently in a high-paced environment.

This is a union position and will be paid in accordance with the BCGEU wage grid.

Please apply with resume and cover letter to Brooke McLardy, Programs Director, at brooke.mclardy@vwts.ca by January 2, 2015.

For the full job posting and list of qualifications please visit http://vwts.ca

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

Firewood for sale, cut to length, split & delivered $150/ cord. 1-250-547-6533 lv msg.

WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances.

Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240 WANTED: Will buy your used CHRISTMAS LIGHTS! Pls call (250)241-7381

*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.

Computer Services

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

Computer Services

We Do It All! iPhone 4, 4S & 5 Repair PC Windows Fixing Hard Drive Data Recovery 19 years serving the community

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Financial Services

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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

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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

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

Pets & Livestock

Livestock AAA Grain fed beef for sale.

No implants or hormones, ready for freezer. Call 250546-9766

Pets END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING

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Routes Available Consider being an independent carrier for ALL ROUTES AVAILABLE NOW UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED 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 RT 235 - Mt Bulman Dr & Mt Bulman Pl • 148 papers • Avail. Jan 7 EAST HILL RT 63 - 25 Ave & 14 St • 95 papers RT 64 - 21 Ave & Pottery Rd • 75 papers • Avail. Dec 24 RT 74 - 32 Ave & 18 St • 147 papers RT 75 - 23 St & 24 St • 74 papers RT 80 - 21 Ave & 23 Ave • 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 • 113 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 • 81 papers RT 122 - 16 Ave & 17 Ave • 63 papers OKANAGAN LANDING RT 417 - OK Ave & Marshall Rd • 94 papers RT 424 - OK Landing & Brooks Lane • 156 papers RT 425 - OK Landing • 88 papers

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Call the Animal Care Society at 250-542-7203 for info about our lifesaving programs: • Spay/neuter • Feral cat trap/neuter/ return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER BICHON female, 3 years old, fixed, vaccinations up to date.

Looking for a forever home.

(250)804-6848.

Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385 SMALL DOGS FOR ADOPTION All good with everything.

Fixed and vaccinated.

Female chihuahua 3 yrs, Male Basset/Jack 3 yrs, Female Chihauhau 1 yr, Male Chi/Pug X 1 yr. $250 each Call for info 250-541-7778

Merchandise for Sale

Firearms BOXING Day Sale! Dec 26, 8am-4pm. With great Christmas specials on in-stock firearms. Also open Mon Dec 22.

Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Mon-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin

Merchandise for Sale

FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available.

250-260-7932

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

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. Wanted A Collector wants to buy your silver coins, Ingots, collectors coins, old money, o ld stone carvings, sculptures.

Todd, 250-864-3521 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556 Wanted: Large live animal trap required to trap racoon.

PLEASE CALL (250)832-3321 WOODSPLITTER used.

Wanted in good condition Gas or Electric. (778)475-0902

Hobbies & Crafts

Sporting Goods

Postage Stamp Collection for sale, to view 250-838-6351

BOXING Day Sale! Dec 26, 8am-4pm. With great Christmas specials on in-stock firearms. Also open Mon Dec 22.

Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Mon-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin York 4180 Universal Compact Home Gym $150, Heilsa 2 person Infrared Sauna, like new $575 250-260-7019

Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240 Wheelchair 2 yr old, can fold for transport, Paid $2500 asking $1400 obo 778-474-5458

Misc. for Sale

Real Estate

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances

Houses For Sale

Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles

*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

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 Bergmann Piano, like new.

Ideal for Christmas sing alongs. (250)545-6251 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 Must sell brand new heavy duty snowblower, Husavarna 28”. Twin steering clutches.Cost $1700.Any reasonable offer accepted. 250-260-1342.

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.

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

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

Treadmill Tempo 620T, excellent condition. $300 obo Call 250-545-5217

Livestock

Livestock

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

DISTRESS SALES

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com

Vernon

250-549-7258

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

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Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION QUALITY EXTERIORS

*VTWSL[L 9LUV]H[PVUZ ‹ 9LWHPYZ ‹ +LJRZ ‹ -LUJLZ Basements • Kitchens • Baths • Repairs

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory

‘Framing to Ron @ 250.309.0435 Flooring’ www.nulookhomeworks.ca

HANDYMAN

HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount

A-Z Renovations • Renos • Repairs • Electrical • Plumbing • Seamless Tub Surrounds • Kitchen • Bathroom • Carpentry • 25 Yrs Exp

TIM 250-307-8772

Quality Work Guaranteed

Call Robert

250-309-4802

CABINETS

• Seemless Gutters • Siding • Fencing • Soffits • Decks • Fascia • Roofing • Carpentry 30 years Experience

250-540-5674

Showroom

kitchencabinetsvernon.ca 2001 - 43 St, Vernon BC 250-542-1294

TUB TO SHOWER • CUSTOM SHOWERS • TUBS VANITIES • COUNTERTOPS • SINKS • FAUCETS • TOILETS ACCESSORIES • TILING • DESIGN • PACKAGES

BADABATHROOMS.COM Contact the Classified Department at

250.308.6230

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LICENSED AND INSURED

SOFFITS

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250-550-7900 if you have any questions

COMPETITION EXTERIORS LTD (250) 309-3981 Check us out at competitionexteriors.ca

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

PAINTING

about the Business Directory

Kitchen & Bath SOLUTIONS

• CABINETS • VANITIES IN 48 HOURS • INSTALLATIONS •

QUALITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS INC.

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INTERIOR PAINTING

TRIM - DOORS - WALLS - CEILINGS FREE ESTIMATES - WORK GUARANTEED CALL JACK 250-308-2870 cell

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WINDOWS & DOORS

SCOOTERS

Since ‘89 - Free Estimates

• WINDOWS • DOORS • FOLDING WALLS • • INSTALLATIONS • Renovation Specialists Showroom

odws.ca 2001 - 43 St, Vernon BC • 250-542-1294 1044 Middleton Way, Vernon

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

250-308-8778 Scooters + Parts.

(Not motorized)

Pre- Christmas Sale! more info and contact at okanaganscooters.com

You WILL be noticed and get MORE business by placing an ad in this directory

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

BETA Electrical Services Ltd

• Residential •Commercial

DEPARTMENT

A-1Painting @live.com

SIMPLY CEILINGS AND WALLS

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

GET MY ESTIMATE OR PAY TOO MUCH!

Free Estimates • www.timetopaint.com or

308-9783 549-5140 URRPV IRU (2 coats any colour)

&HLOLQJ DQG WULP H[WUD Price includes Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint NO PAYMENT Until Job Is Completed!

www.PAINTSPECIAL.com

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GET MORE BUSINESS

LANDSCAPING OK Landing Lawn & Garden

Pruning • Leaf Removal • Yard Cleanup Shrub & Hedge Shaping • Mowing

250-550-7900

5 4 9 - 0115

AV IMMEADILIAABLE

TIM FITZGERALD Cell 250-938-0638

CLASSIFIED

FREE ESTIMATES WORK GUARANTEED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE DAVE OR GUY

1.250.899.3163

RENOVATIONS • New Construction • Service Upgrades • Emergency Service Calls 24 years in business • Licensed and Insured • Free Estimates

CONTACT

PAINTING Handyman Renovations

Commercial • Residential • Strata Call or text Jake 250-550-5849

CONTACT CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT

250-550-7900

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Rentals

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon

The

CLIFFS

800 /mo

$

1 BDRM LOFT

Close to town, ideal bachelor, F.S., gas FP. $700/mo. includes all utilities. Available January 1.

Sorry NS, NP.

SEE THE LAKE

2 bdrm., 2 bath, level entry, nice view to lake, F.S., DW, adult oriented, new paint, new carpets. $750/mo.

Available immediately.

Sorry NS, NP.

ANTIQUE MANSION

2 bdrm., main floor, close to town, antique woodwork & wood floors, gas stove, F.S., W.D., ideal for couple. $1,050/mo. Includes all utilities. Available immediately. Sorry NS, NP.

One BDRM Suite and 2 BDRM Suites $ from

950 /mo

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

… available in quiet Senior-oriented building.

Large deck, air conditioning, laundry facilities on each floor. Heat included. Close to bus stop, Schubert Centre and downtown. N/P, N/S. To view, call

250-542-5580

250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977

1bdrm close to rec centre.

N/P, N/S. $650 + utils.

(250)307-4948

1bdrm East Hill, & 1 Bachelor suite, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, onsite laundry. 250-260-5870

Townhouses

Brookside Garden Rentals

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Transportation

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial

Commercial/ Industrial

Auto Accessories/Parts

Scrap Car Removal

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon

690 McCurdy Rd. Kel. 2400 sq’, 3ph, secure comp., approved food process, office/ warehouse/preproom.

Rick, 250-770-0903

2 bdrm apt in older bldg, downtown location, clean & bright, f/s, heat & hot water incl., no pets, no smoking. $750.250-308-8500.

2-bdrm Armstrong apt/condo, n/s, n/dogs, Avail Jan 1, $800/mo. (250)308-9926 Arlington Apartments 2 bedroom SENIOR’S Century Manor Apts 1 bedroom SENIOR’S No Smoking No Pets Close to Schubert Very Clean & Well Maintained 250-275-8066 HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, adult oriented, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom, 1bedroom + den, N/S, N/P. $690 & up. 250-545-5773 Rickford Manor 2bdrm suites available to mature renters. Cat friendly. Non smoking building close to downtown $850.00 & up. Ask about the move in incentives.

250-549-5254 Spacious, 1-bdrm, 1-bath, 40+ suite, kitchen & living room, quiet area behind Village Green Hotel $750/mo, Avail now, no partiers, Ref Req, call 250-549-4467

Senior Assisted Living

Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area.

CENTRAL LOCATION

2nd floor with elevator, good location & views. Newer, neat & clean, divided into offices, 1200 sq. ft., own washroom, parking for staff & customers. $1,000/mo. plus triple net.

Available January 1.

No smoking.

250-542-5580 NEAR HOME BUILDING CENTRE - overhead doors - 1440’ - $1060 per month Call Ray at 250 549-0198

Senior Assisted Living

Beautiful Suite Available. Rent includes, all meals, utilities, housekeeping and activities. www.victorianvernon.com

Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets.

OK LANDING

Light industrial space across from Central Hardware. Small manufacturing or dance studio or classroom, 1758 sq. ft., level entry. $1,100/mo. includes triple net. Available January 1.

ictorian Retirement Residence

Homes for Rent

3306 22nd Street 250-545-0470

Homes for Rent

Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”.

Serious inquires call …

Professional Property Management Services

250-549-4467

R entals V ernon.com

#105, 4004 - 34 Street

#101-2901 32 St., Vernon

Office/Retail

250-550-2120

Homes for Rent 4bdrm, 3 bath older house in Enderby, avail Jan 1, $1100. /mo. 1 (250)838-6630 BACHELOR COTTAGE avail Jan 1st, walk to Paddle Wheel park,OK Lake. F/S, no laundry. Suits single professional person, N/S, N/P. Incl water, heat/electricity $625., $325 DD Phone days 250-309-6843 (Cheryl) or eves and weekends 250-542-2656 to view.

Coldstream, 2 levels, 6 appl., 4 bdrm, 3 bath, bright, open, clean,n/s,n/p, Avail May 1. beside park$1850. 250-545-7196

Motels,Hotels

RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES 2 Year, 60,000 km, Warranty.

250-542-2685.

WRECKING GM FWD CARS, All parts on shelf. Since 1994.

Armstrong.

250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net

Community Newspapers We’re at the heart of things™

Cars - Sports & Imports 2006 Mazda 3 4-dr hatchback.

5spd, clean, reliable, economical car $5600. 250-548-3484 2009 Toyota Matrix, 5 spd manual, exc cond, a/c, heated seats, 4-whl disc brakes, 153K, new winter tires, $8,500. obo (250)307-8601

Motorcycles

1Bdrm, n/s, kitchenette, walkout. Low Weekly, long term monthly $660. 250-558-6837

Enderby bedroom & den, utilities included, $475+d/d, n/s 250-260-3548.

Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable.

N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644

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Suites, Lower

Scrap Car Removal

1 large walk out bdrm suite, Enderby, w/d, fully furnished. util incl Avail Now, $750 1-(250)838-7106

#11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894

Suites, Upper

#1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855

2bdrm, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. $850. Avail Dec 1 250-3069909, 250-546-3383 2bdrm, East Hill suite, level entry, incl util & int n/s,n/p $775. Jan.1 .250-542-9485

$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

Trucks & Vans 2003 Dodge Ram, 1 ton, 6 cyl, 1 owner. 4 door, Asking $10,000.obo 250-503-5566 2007 White Dodge Laramie 3/4 ton 4x4 Cummins Diesel 180K, 4-dr, 2 yr or 40K warranty on New Transmission, 4 inch lift, new tires & brakes, etc. $27,000. very nice truck 250-558-8626

Adult Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Rooms for Rent

TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES

*NiKKi* 38DDD, Seductive Beauty.

Prefer text (250)-308-2623.

Plump, cuddley, friendly and voluptuous.

Seniors 55+ discount. 250-309-9368.

Vernon’s Best Escorts. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring.

250-307-8174

*1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

#1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 778-212-8726

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

2012 BUICK LACROSSE One owner, leather, sunroof, local, only 23,000 kms

Office/Retail

Stk# P14-780

$

$65,000

ATTENTION RENTERS…

It’s time to consider your own place when your mortgage payments can be under $400/mo. This ground level condo is close to town. 1 bedroom plus a hobby area. In suite laundry. Some Mresh paint and laminate Åooring would make this a cute place to call home.

Great starter or retirement. Nice view of the city. Complex is primarily owner occupied. Strata allows Äsh bird or cat.

19+ age.

Sandra Bradley

Sandra Bradley

“Locally-raised REALTOR®”

NETWORK.com

www.VernonRealEstate

Commercial/ Industrial

Business office space available Jan. 1, 2015.

Furnished or unfurnished 13 1/2 ft x 8 1/2 ft (117 sq. ft.) $300/mth. Contact StorIt at 250-545-1000 • 2504 43rd St., Vernon.

Commercial/ Industrial

Call (250) 862 7785 or email: stafford@devcobc.com

BANNISTER

*plus $499 doc fee & taxes

4703 - 27th Street, VERNON DL#9133 Selling GM 250-545-0606 • Cell 250-308-8599 vehicles in Vernon

www.bannisters.com

for 26 years!

OK Best Buy

RE/MAX Vernon

1000 sq. ft. to 4200 sq. ft. of premium office space in a modern building.

Excellent quality leaseholds including: Boardroom, finished perimeter offices with ample natural lighting, open layout for cubicles (which can be finished into interior offices).

Wide hallways, tile floors, glass doors, large common area washrooms. Centrally located in business / shopping district, public transportation nearby.

Parking: Onsite stalls plus 150 stalls on adjacent lot.

Terry Baptist

Your Best Choice

250-549-4161

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE

29,800

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Our Members Make a Difference!

During the holiday season, it’s with turkeys...

Since 2005 our VantageOne Credit Union members, through our GREAT Gobble Give-Away program, have donated more than

5000 turkeys to the communities we serve! This year, VantageOne Credit Union members donated 593 turkeys to 28 community organizations.

Members from our Armstrong Branch, gave back 86 turkeys to:

366 turkeys were

The Armstrong Food Bank, Armstrong

Mission, Maven Lane, Ellison Elementary

Alternative School, Armstrong Glad

School, Canadian Mental Health Association

Tidings Church and Enderby & District

and Family Resource Centre.

distributed to 24 Vernon organizations including: Upper Room

Community Resource Centre.

Special thanks

141 turkeys were given to

countless members who pick up their turkeys to personally share them with families in need ... to the Grandma who gave hers to a neighbour, to the Mom who donated hers to the school hamper program, to the gentleman who was celebrating his 60th Wedding Anniversary.

Thank you for allowing VantageOne Credit Union at your tables. to the

“As a member of VantageOne, I feel I can better support my community because VantageOne supports me. It’s rare to find an organization that shares my core values. I am VantageOne! “ --Allana, VantageOne Member

Armstrong 250-546-6405 Arrow Lake 250-269-7220 OK Landing 250-545-9251

the Salvation Army House of Hope – Vernon Food Bank

At VantageOne, we believe in doing more… and so do our 12,100+ Credit Union members.

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