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Mayor rings in new year with vision RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Vernon’s mayor insists there must be an ongoing focus on infrastructure, and that includes cultural and sports facilities. Akbal Mund says that if the community is to continue to grow and prosper, there must be an investment in amenities that attract new residents and investors. Akbal Mund “We have to look at the overall value of a community,” he said. “We have facilities that the public uses and we need a game plan when they outlive their use. Yes things cost money but we need a vision. For people to live and move to Vernon, we need recreation facilities.”
Among the priorities is possibly moving to a borrowing referendum this spring to decommission the ice sheet at Civic Arena and expand Kal Tire Place. “Civic is well past its time and we need to move forward. We know what the solution is,” said Mund, adding that twin sheets at Kal Tire Place will help promote Vernon as a destination for tournaments. Mund also wants to see progress in Greater Vernon towards a new art gallery and museum. “A community is not just sports and recreation, it’s arts and culture,” he said, adding that the art gallery and museum societies have been delayed enough over the years. “Instead of promising, we need a plan to move ahead.” And while it has been suggested that an art gallery be constructed on 31st Avenue and the existing museum be expanded, Mund isn’t
“Is it education about where you can park?” he said of the number of city-owned parking lots just a block or two off of main street. The City of Vernon will also spend 2015 working with the Regional District of North Okanagan on determining the future of water after a $70 million borrowing referendum was defeated in November. “We have to look at how to deal with it as a community. We can’t do nothing,” said Mund of meeting the Interior Health Authority’s water quality requirements. Mund has only been mayor since Dec. 1, and he admits there will be a learning curve for a bit. However, he is confident about the year ahead and particularly with Vernon’s relationship with other local jurisdictions. “When you go into a meeting, everyone cares about their particular area which is human nature, but you have to make a decision that is best for everyone,” he said.
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Armstrong council gets down to business ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff
For the first time in six years, Chris Pieper has some new councillors to work with. A r m s t r o n g’s mayor, voted in for a second consecutive term by acclamation in November’s
municipal election, has Steven Drapala, Lance McGregor and Linda Werner sitting at the table with incumbents Paul Britton, Shirley Fowler and Ron (Sully) O’Sullivan. The trio of newcomers won their seats in the election (as did the
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chose not to seek reelection. “It definitely will be different,” said Pieper. “We’d been together six years and in the last election in 2011 there were no changes whatsoever. In the years I’ve been mayor, it’s been the same six councillors
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We’ve got over $2 million in used inventory to choose from. Our total inventory will be over 250 cars and trucks. We want to remind everybody that this is a one-day sale only. When our inventory has been reduced, we will remove the sale prices and return to normal operations. Since we are a local business, we would like to give back to the community,” Loewen said. We would rather allow local people to buy these vehicles than wholesale them at an Here, every used car and truck is on sale. auction.” Any questions can be directed FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE AND NO to 250-545-2261. BIDDING. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a good quality used car at the lowest Vernon Dodge Jeep opens at 8:00 a.m. on price possible, including cars for only $77. Saturday, January 3, 2015, and the sale All cars and trucks will be on display at starts at 9:30 a.m. SHARP! Buyers must 4607 27th Street, Vernon, BC at 8:00 a.m. be 18 or older with valid driver’s license. on Saturday, January 3, 2015.
as the second-best spending control community in the province, behind Lake Cowichan. North Okanagan c o m m u n i t i e s Coldstream (seventh) and Armstrong’s neighbour, Spallumcheen (eighth) also made the list. One of the first things the new council did as a team was pass the city’s approval to upgrade the joint fire hall it shares with Spallumcheen. “Both councils are unanimous in supporting this,” said Pieper, with fire hall expansion likely to start in the spring. “It needs to meet the new realisms of fire halls of today. Fire trucks are bigger than they were 35 years ago (when the current hall opened). Training is a lot more diligent so they need more training space.” The fire hall is just one example of how well the city and township have been working together. Both communities share parks and recreation and the cemetery, and Armstrong is looking at helping provide water to some Spallumcheen residents. “Our relationship with the township is extremely positive,” said Pieper. “Both of us have been able to sit down and work to common programs, and we’re getting things done. “We don’t always agree but we don’t let that hold us back.”
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and you do get comfortable with a good council.” None of the three newcomers have any prior political experience. Still, they’ve made quite an impression on Armstrong’s longtime councillor and mayor. “My first impressions of them are very positive,” said Pieper. “They’re all very keen, very interested, very eager to learn. Between myself and the three incumbents,we’re excited about the new team.” Pieper will rely on his experience as well as the incumbents’ to help the newcomers get up to speed with the inner workings of the city. Pieper has named the incumbents as the head of the city’s major committees, with the newcomers involved in learning how the committees work. “I’m fully confident that the three will get up to a very qualified level within a year,” said Pieper, who will review the committee appointments next December. “Next year, hopefully, I’ll put them as chair of the committees to help lead us for the next four years.” All council members will roll up their sleeves and get right to work on the city’s budget for 2015. As has been the custom, council and staff will try to keep any tax hike to a minimum. The city has been recognized by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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A Vernon woman has been located. RCMP say Brandy Hauser, 30, was found at a residence in Vernon Tuesday. On Dec. 26, the RCMP received a report from a concerned family member that Hauser was missing. She had last been heard from Dec. 15.
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Birthday girl Jean Evans (above) cheers on Cod Gone Wild’s Andrew Mercer and Anjuli Otter as they entertain party-goers in the Bistro Room at Polson Extended Care Monday for her 101st birthday. Evans blows out the candles on her 101st birthday cake with her granddaughter (from left) Kelly Jensen, daughter Darlene Heaney, great granddaughter Molly Jensen and son Dale Jackson.
The City of Vernon begins the new year with a major vacancy in senior administration. Rob Dickinson left his duties as engineering manager Tuesday after eight years with the city. “I had an awesome time at the city,” said Dickinson, who is returning to the private sector to help open an engineering office in Saskatoon, Sask. “It was an opportunity professionally that was too good to let go of.” The Manitoba native says he will miss working with his highly professional colleagues at Vernon city hall. “The reason I started working with the city is the community and being involved in the community.” Rob Dickinson While at the city, Dickinson played a key role in establishing a long-term infrastructure strategy and an integrated transportation network. “He is a bright young engineer who brought much to the corporation and the city,” said Will Pearce, Vernon’s chief administrative officer. The position of engineering manager will be posted in January. “Skilled and experienced municipal engineers are difficult to recruit. It could take three to six months or longer (to fill),” said Pearce. During that period, Ed Stranks, engineering development services manager, will be acting department head. “My focus is to maintain momentum on numerous key projects — the strategic infrastructure investment plan, the transportation plan and the liquid waste management plan, among others,” said Pearce. “All of these are key to the integrity of our municipal infrastructure.”
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Despite raising $235,721, the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation’s Light A Bulb campaign is $14,279 short of its $250,000 goal. Funds will go to equipment for the Polson Tower’s top two floors. “We hoped to have the campaign wrapped up by now, but are still taking donations until the first part of January,” said Dr. Chris Cunningham, campaign co-chairperson. “To have raised more than $235,000 in just eight weeks shows us the commitment our community has towards quality health care.” The shortfall could fund either three patient beds, two ceiling lifts or three infusion pumps which deliver critical fluids, such as nutrients and medications. Community support for Light A Bulb has been steady, with donations coming from service clubs, individual donors and businesses. Tolko’s transportation department held its second annual fundraiser for the campaign. “At this time of year we receive a lot of gifts from our vendors,” said Darryle Carriere, Tolko’s manager of logistic and supply chain. “We bundled the gifts together in baskets and held an employee raffle, raising $2,015. Everybody needs the hospital at some point. It doesn’t matter how old or young, or rich or poor you are.”
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They also emphasized that Ebola transmission requires direct contact with blood or bodily fluids and is unlikely to result from someone just walking through an ER. Kelowna General is one of five B.C. hospitals designated to isolate suspect Ebola patients awaiting testing and treatment within their regions. Red Cross officials said Gordon followed protocols for the use of personal protective equipment and she is unaware of any unprotected exposure to Ebola. “During her mission, Ms. Gordon worked at the Red Cross Ebola treatment centre in Kenema where she provided lifesaving support and care to those affected by Ebola,” said Red Cross senior manager Stephane Michaud. “Thanks to the tremendous efforts of aid workers such as Ms. Gordon, the Red Cross has been able to make a real difference in Kenema, where there has been a decline in infections. However, we must remain vigilant as the number of cases across the country remains high.” – with files from Kathy Michaels
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July 2014 Editor’s note: this is the third part in a series looking back on the news over the past year. More than 200 teams took part in the 30th anniversary Funtastic Slo-Pitch Tournament in Vernon while more teams took part in the 25th anniversary event in Armstrong and the 16th annual tournament in Enderby. “I think it went really well,” said Wee Yee, executive director. “I probably could have prayed a little harder on the weather but we had rain early in the day, then it was nice and sunny in the afternoon, clouds would come in and then clear up in the evening.” The Okanagan Indian Band is asking the federal government to purchase the Kalamalka Lake portion of the abandoned CN rail line. “The rail bed is part of the Commonage claim,” said Chief Byron Louis. “The whole area is up for negotiation.” Motorist safety will be improved on a deadly stretch of North Okanagan highway. Concrete barriers will be installed along 11 kilometres of Highway 97 between Coldstream and Lake Country to ensure
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motorists do not cross the centre line. The B.C. Coroners Service is now handling the investigation into the death of a 46-year-old Coldstream woman water skiing on Sugar Lake July 1. “The victim fell into the water and was found unconscious when pulled out of the water,” said Cpl. Gerry Kovacs, with the RCMP. Now that she has a foot-long titanium bar out of her chest, Cassandra Brown can breathe easier and run with no discomfort. The six-foot-two, 155-pound speed guard will enter her senior NCAA divione basketball year with the DR. DALEN QUINTON & ASSOCIATES sion University of Portland Pilots healthy Accepting New Patients and happy. The Fulton Maroon grad was born with a depressed sternum • Single Visit Crowns so basically she had a hole in her • Sedation heart. • Family Dentistry Officials with Sleeman Breweries • Teeth Whitening announced that there will be a $4.4 • Child Friendly million investment in the Okanagan • Botox Cosmetic Treatments Spring facility in downtown Vernon. th #201 - 3334 - 30 Avenue, Vernon, BC “It’s good to see we’ve grown again,” 250-542-2776 • fax 250-542-2724 said brewmaster Stefan Tobler. In the end, Miles Wohlford gave life to at least half-a-dozen strangCLIFFORD ers. The 14-year-old Vernon teenAUTOMOTIVE ager died in hospital after his family made the gut-wrenching decision to remove him from life support that was sustaining him following a • General Repairs & boating accident on Okanagan Lake Maintenance • FORD Trained June 28. “He honourably gave life to Technician a minimum of six people through CLIFF & DIANE SMITH • Electronics organ donation,” said the family in a Specialist statement. 3000 - 43rd Ave. BCAA Approved Repair Centre The Rise Community Association rose to the occasion at its inaugural celebrity art auction. The association managed to raise $8,457. The funds are going towards the purchase of new captain’s beds at Vernon Women’s Transition House. Flames consumed most of Kin Race Track’s grandstand, creating a new challenge for the Okanagan Equestrian Society, which has been fighting a legal battle to maintain access to the site. “We will discuss our various options,” said Ed Woolley, society spokesperson. “If we rebuild it, is it at the same spot or of the same Contact PETER POGUE today nature (of structure)?” Enderby residents have the welcome mat out. Organizers for the peter@kal-mor.com 2014 Spirit of Adventure Rendezvous www.kal-mor.com
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Investigators examine the remains of the Kin Racetrack grandstands following an overnight fire which consumed the facility. are currently making their way to Enderby, which will host 2,500 Girl Guide leaders and youth. While announcing he won’t seek a second term as Vernon mayor, Rob Sawatzky took the unprecedented step of saying that he is aware of an unnamed individual who wants the job. “I feel that this potential candidate has the full set of skills for the mayor’s role,” said Sawatzky, who declined to reveal the person’s name. An idea to create an outdoor smoking bylaw in Armstrong created considerable debate amongst council. Representatives from Interior Health and the Canadian Cancer Society gave a presentation on smoke-free communities, stating the benefits of quitting smoking as well as the health and economic impact of banning smoking in public places. The Armstrong Shamrocks fought their hardest but lost the Thompson-Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League championships to the Kelowna Raiders. The Raiders stopped the Shamrocks 10-6. Vernon’s latest suspicious fire has been costly but it won’t sidetrack the local apple harvest. About 1,200 wooden apple bins worth $100,000 were destroyed or damaged after flames erupted behind Growers Supply on Waddington Drive. A fixture in regional politics is retiring. Eugene Foisy has announced he won’t seek another term as Regional District of North Okanagan director. He has represented Cherryville for 20 years. Mother Nature provided a night to remember for thousands of Girl Guides. With driving rain and lightning crackling in the sky, participants at the Spirit of Adventure Rendezvous hunkered down in Enderby’s arena and curling rink until the weather broke. Residents and emergency crews were scrambling after a plane went down in the hills west of Okanagan Lake. The pilot was
able to walk away from the scene and was taken to hospital for treatment. Opposition is growing to Lavington’s proposed wood pellet plant. A petition against the plant, a joint venture between Tolko Industries and Pinnacle Renewable Energy, has gained upwards of 100 signatures.
August 2014 Sherry Hudson shakes when she considers the tragedy she narrowly escaped. Hudson was sleeping in a travel trailer when fire erupted in an adjacent barn in the 1000 block of Pottery Road. “I woke up and it was almost like daylight in the trailer because of the flames. I could hear popping noises,” she said. It will be an unforgettable experience for all of those in the audience, as well as those taking part. Vernon is about to host the biggest music, marching, dancing, singing extravaganza to ever hit town as the Okanagan Military Tattoo marches into Kal Tire Place. The body of a Coldstream man who drowned in Revelstoke Lake was recovered by the RCMP. Kody Greveling, 28, drowned after diving off the Laforme Creek Bridge, about 20 kilometres north of Revelstoke. B.C. Timber Sales will soon tender construction of a new road so 209 hectares of timber can ultimately be logged on Cherry Ridge. “There have been numerous slides over the years there so this is scary stuff,” said Eugene Foisy, the regional district director for Cherryville. Employees weren’t five minutes into their morning break when dark smoke started seeping from one of the kilns at Coldstream Lumber. As smoke continued to pour from the structure, workers actively fought the fire with small hoses until firefighters arrived.
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August 2014 Since 1984, Special Olympics B.C. has been providing sports programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Vernon. “We provide 14 sports to more than 120 athletes,” said Noelle Typusiak, a member of the SOBC Vernon board. Revelstoke RCMP arrested a Vernon woman after a five-hour pursuit that included a police officer getting peppered by bear spray. Licensed liquor vendors can now sample and sell their wares at farmers markets in Vernon. The city adopted a policy in compliance with all regulations of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. “This provides an opportunity to showcase some of our unique businesses and local products,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe. The public can have a say on the future of professional mixed martial arts events in Vernon. The city gave three readings to a bylaw that would ban such professional events at any of its facilities. The Township of Spallumcheen is working on transportation improvements. Council has approved staff ’s transportation plan terms of references and has directed staff to begin a request for proposals process for submissions from consultants to complete the plan. Mike Bennett is the third Thompson-Okanagan Football Club player signing with the Thompson Rivera University Wolkpack men’s soccer team for its inaugural season in the CIS Canada West conference. Parents were successful in convincing three Coldstream councillors to alter their original position in support of a proposed pellet plant. But it wasn’t quite enough to stall the plant process, which is now on track with appropriate land use designation for construction of the facility near Lavington Elementary. A sudden removal of stop signs by the Ministry of Transportation has created a dangerous situation at an Oyama intersection, says Coun. Owen Dickie. Pelmewash Parkway is now a through road and there are only stop signs at Irvine and Oyama roads. “We are working to correct the dangerous situation,” said Dickie. Armstrong is about to pay tribute to a provincial institution. The Interior Provincial Exhibition board members, volunteers, and staff are happy to showcase 4-H clubs locally and around the province with this year’s theme, “Celebrate 100 Years of 4-H.” Teachers have picked up picket signs again in the North Okanagan-Shuswap and Vernon districts as part of an ongoing dispute with the provincial government. “Teachers are intensifying and mobilizing at sites across the province,” said Brenda O’Dell, North Okanagan-Shuswap Teachers Association president. A prime piece of lakefront property has been sold and not preserved for community use. The District of Coldstream’s offer for the Ormsby property was refused and it has now sold. It was listed on the open market for $5.9 million. Wayne Carson will run for Central Okanagan West director Nov. 15 even though he had a high profile battle with the Regional District of Central Okanagan last year that ultimately led to him leaving his job as North Westside fire chief. A North Okanagan tradition is drawing a crowd. The 115th Interior Provincial Exhibition attracted 16,262 people on opening day. “Those are good strong numbers,” said manager Bryan Burns. Charges have been laid in the almost year-old death of an Armstrong woman. On Nov. 27, 2013, the body of Jillian McKinty, a 27-year-old mother of two, was found in her home. Charges of manslaughter and theft under $5,000 were laid against Logan Scott, 31, of Salmon Arm. The Lumby and District Health Services Society invites families for its inaugural walk, roll and run event to raise money for an X-ray work station.
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The essential amino acid lysine is probably best known for its use in those with herpes simplex infections but several other benefits have been ascribed to the molecule, including favourable effects on blood pressure and stroke prevention but also a positive influence on mood and anxiety. In addition to providing healthy collagen production and a healthy cardiovascular system, vitamin C and lysine supplementation helps support: • Immune system health • Vision • Teeth and gums • Wound healing • Bones and cartilage • Recovery from shingles • Recovery from herpes outbreaks This is why I’ve been taking high doses of vitamin C and lysine for the last 16 years following a heart attack. I believe it saved my life. Medi-C Plus™, containing high doses of vitamin C and lysine, is available in powder and capsules.
Millions of North Americans also suffer from osteoarthritis. Without sufficient vitamin C to produce collagen, a major component of cartilage, bone eventually grinds on bone. There would be fewer joint replacements if more vitamin C were available to produce healthy collagen. Rheumatoid arthritis, the inflammatory type, also requires large doses of vitamin C. Every moment of the day our bodies are using oxygen to keep us alive. But oxidation results in metabolic ash, known as “free radicals”, which are believed to trigger an inflammatory reaction in joints. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to reduce damaging free-radicals. Patients often appear surprised when I tell them that vitamin C will help them keep their teeth a lifetime. By age 65 one in five North Americans has lost all their teeth and many of their teeth were normal. Rather, it was the gums that could no longer hold teeth firmly in place in part due to inadequate amounts of vitamin C. This vitamin is needed in large amounts to produce healthy collagen, the glue that holds cells together and keeps gums healthy. Without good mortar bricks fall apart and the same happens when gums lacking collagen lose their grip on teeth.
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t’s a toss-up as to what has been the better investment for my life – my journalism diploma or my yoga teaching certificate. From purely a financial standpoint, journalism wins hands down. My credentials have allowed me to be gainfully employed for the past eight years doing something I love. Not many people can say they get paid to watch the Vernon Vipers for a living. In amongst covering high school and other local sports, there’s the weekly tedium of typesetting bowling, darts, rec hockey and volleyball stats (right, Ann Holmes?). I also get to keep tabs on (and live vicariously through) some of the North Okanagan’s best and brightest talent. The local sports scene slows to a trickle Graeme Corbett over the holidays, so we bank feature articles on athletes that have moved on to higher levels. This year, it was a treat to tell the stories of people like Britt Page, captain of the national women’s volleyball team, who plays pro in China, and Kevin Hill, a snowboard cross sensation and 2014 Olympian. There was also up-and-comer biathlete Emma Lunder, who is busting her butt in Canmore, Alta., training full time while working at Starbucks to support her dream of competing on the World Cup circuit, and one day, the Olympics. This job has sent me to three consecutive Royal Bank Cup national Junior A hockey finals in Victoria, Dauphin, Man. and Camrose, Alta. I have met the upper echelon of women’s curling at the world championships, right in our backyard. Journalism has even taken me to southern Africa, where I did some freelance work for Commonwealth Games Canada, covering some of their youth programs. Like journalism, yoga is something that can’t be simply quantified by a bank statement. It enriches my life.
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I just realized the other day that I have been teaching for 10 years, or a quarter of my life. I only teach once a week through the rec program in Lake Country, but I have been doing it faithfully since 2005. It’s basically enough to stay connected with my practice. My life doesn’t allow for much more than that. Sure, it can be a long drive from Armstrong to Winfield, but it’s worth it. There have been days when I finish work at the paper, and my energy level is in the gutter. For a fleeting moment, I’ll entertain the notion of turning north on Highway 97, instead of south. But I never do. Instead, after teaching for 90 minutes, I feel restored. It never fails, and it’s part of what keeps me coming back. The other part is my students. A few of them have been there since day one. I still remember taking the training course in the yoga hotbed of Austria, just down the road from the famous ski hill, Kitzbuhel. It was in the summer of 2004 and being there was like being in The Sound of Music. Except, instead of Julie Andrews twirling around the countryside in a dress, it was a bunch of orange-clad swamis guiding close to 100 yawning students through morning meditation at 6 a.m. Our days at the retreat were full, like in the way the Bell Centre is full when the Habs are in the playoffs (I would have said Canucks, but we all know what happened last year). Meditation was followed by the first of two daily yoga sessions at 8 a.m., with breakfast at 10 a.m. After that, it was karma yoga (selfless service) – which could include anything from chopping vegetables to sweeping floors. Afternoons were spent in the class, learning anatomy, teaching principles and techniques, philosophy and history. After the second yoga session at 4 p.m., we would bolt for the cafeteria for dinner, followed by an evening gathering. Depending on the nightly agenda, we wouldn’t get to bed until after 10 p.m., only to repeat the process every day for a month. As tired as I was some days, I don’t recall a time where I felt more alive. It’s a feeling I hope to rekindle every time I teach.
Akbal Mund has only been Vernon’s mayor for a month but he appears to have a good grasp of one major issue. In a year-end interview with The Morning Star, Mund insisted that beyond roads, sidewalks and sewer lines, there needs to be an emphasis on Vernon’s cultural and recreational infrastructure. “We have facilities that the public uses and we need a game plan when they outlive their use,” said Mund. “Yes things cost money but we need a vision. For people to live and move to Vernon, we need recreation facilities.” And that is the bottom line. Everything has a financial cost but what kind of community will retain families, attract recently retired residents or draw investors or tourists? Generally those that succeed are those that are active socially. At the top of the agenda must be twinning Kal Tire Place as the prospect of Civic Arena failing as an ice sheet increases every day. If the 77-year-old facility suddenly becomes unavailable, then hockey players of all ages will be impacted as the city’s other arenas can’t meet demand. The other pressing issue for the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee is the future of the public art gallery and museum. Both contend with inadequate space and the public’s art and archives are at risk. These organizations have been lobbying for enhanced amenities for years but political action has stalled. “Instead of promising, we need a plan to move ahead,” said Mund. Mund is cognizant of the pushback some taxpayers will demonstrate, so it will be incumbent on him and other elected officials to demonstrate leadership and show residents the benefits that come from recreational and cultural investments. With 2015 now underway, let’s hope the next 12 months are progressive.
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RAIL TRAIL SUPPORT I think that the purchase of the Canadian National rail bed, as a public transportation corridor linking Kelowna, Lake Country and Coldstream is a wonderful opportunity. I want to address Lake Country residents specifically because they will be paying more per capita than folks in other jurisdictions. It is regrettable that the Okanagan has lost its rail service, but continual deterioration of car loadings made the bankruptcy of the short track operator inevitable. The Okanagan is isolated from major markets and consequently faces high transportation charges, making some manufacturing ventures uneconomic. Perhaps conditions will change for freight traffic or for rapid transit at some point in the future. One thing is certain. If the railway is sold off to private interests and private capital is spent developing those properties, no future government could afford to purchase the corridor. This is a once only opportunity. The rail trail will benefit local people as a recreation property, whether it is for hiking or biking, access to lakeshore and the lakes, a
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There has to be patience, understanding, polite persistence, and frankly, you do not do your fighting in the media. And, if anyone says that the only reason we got lucky was because of our current MLA, let me point one thing out. All of the great planning the MOT did over the years concerning Westside Road was there and done. The busi-
place to take visitors, protection of habitat for wildlife, or protection of our lakes from industrial and domestic pollution. Public safety of our citizens is a reason why we must purchase and develop the trail. People who want to walk or cycle for shopping, schooling or recreation are often deterred because the Central Okanagan offers inadequate separation of highway traffic from pedestrians and cyclists. Many university students and professors cannot take the chance of cycling to the University of B.C.. Recreational riders must truck their bicycles to and from some safe staging area before riding. Seniors who prefer level or near level grades with separation from vehicular traffic do not have the opportunity to move about our community safely and the consequent loss in health benefits is enormous. And we know all too well that lives have been lost recently near George Elliot Secondary because of inadequate separation of pedestrians from motor vehicles. For all of these folks, safety is the paramount concern. When developed, this transportation corridor (along with
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Pelmewash Parkway and the Spion Kop trails in Lake Country) will undoubtedly become a major world attraction. Newly retired folks with large discretionary incomes travel around the world to hike and bike and to visit tourist attractions, agro-tourist establishments, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, art galleries, wineries, retail stores, motels, fishing resorts, golf courses, and yes, bike shops. And to think that the rail trail runs right past the door of the Kelowna International Airport. The high-volume seasons for this international traffic are the spring and fall, during the shoulder seasons of our two traditional tourist seasons. As residents know, the Okanagan has so much to offer during the blossom and harvest seasons and many of our annual visitors see none of that beauty. The best part of increased shoulder season traffic is that these visitors will patronize existing businesses, extending their seasons and making them more viable. The non-profit Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative recently commissioned an economic benefit analysis of the rail trail and the economists projected an increase
ness case was there, just waiting for the time for the money to be available. Patience, understanding, and persistence. I was invited as one of the founding members of the committee which has become well known in this area especially, to give a talk to the Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association for the Route 97 Conference because the Greater Westside Board of Trade wanted people to understand what happened between the committee and MOT, and is still happening concerning Westside Road. The talk is ready to go to explain this, should the Electoral Area Advisory Committee of the Regional District of North Okanagan want to hear it, or whatever entity in RDNO the board deems suitable; or should the MLA wants to hear it (Transportation Minister Todd Stone has a copy). I would be very happy to do this with the understanding; with one stipulation – those listening will have to come prepared to work with the MOT and their MLA. Just let me know. Jim Edgson, founding member Westside Road Improvement Committee
in economic activity attributed to the rail trail to be $6.72 million annually within five years. These developments will come from building new businesses and making others more sustainable. To examine that analysis go to http:// okanaganrailtrail.ca. These figures do not include the health or safety benefits to the community or the sheer pleasure of living in such an accessible, lake-oriented community. Nor do they consider the possibility that proper marketing and branding could make the opportunities explode. I see huge economic potential for the community of Lake Country, which could brand itself as the Tuscany of Canada. Lake Country can highlight its spectacular scenery, orchard and wine industries, rural lifestyle, agritourism, large capacity in restaurants and other tourist related facilities, wonderful hiking and biking opportunities and, of course, our spectacular lakes. Kalamalka Lake is one of the world’s natural marvels and it could easily become an icon for a burgeoning industry that is complementary to our existing economy. I have lived in the Okanagan for
72 years and this is the most exciting opportunity that I have seen in my lifetime. Our grandchildren will thank us for our foresight if we preserve this magnificent corridor. Duane Thomson
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Brown enters 1,000 point club KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor
Cassandra Brown made history as the Portland Pilots ambushed the Portland State Vikings 91-63 just before Christmas. There was, however, no flashing numbers on the Jumbotron or high-fiving and hugs from her NCAA Division 1 basketball teammates. “Actually nobody knew I hit 1,000 (points) during the game so there was no big celebration,” Brown told The Morning Star. “My teammates all congratulated me when they found out.” The 22-year-old Fulton Maroon grad surpassed 1,000 career points by draining 19 in the first half at the Chiles Center. The 6-foot-2, 155-pound Pilots’ senior forward finished with 26 points versus the Vikings and became the 23rd player in program history to hit 1,000. Brown, a communications major, is the second Pilot to hit the milestone this season, joining senior Kari Luttinen of Seattle. The Pilots faced the likes of Cal Poly, Boise State, Washington and Oregon State and Boise State in the exhibition season. “Our preseason schedule was very tough, full of national-ranked teams, so it has been really competitive,” said Brown. “We also have a new coaching staff and a new offence this year so we are still learning and trying to find our groove. “Individually I have been doing really well. I am leading the teams in points (16.9 a game) and rebounds so I am just trying to be a consistent threat on the floor this year.” Brown took a medical red-shirt in 2012-13 to have surgery to repair a depressed sternum in her heart. She feels awesome and has high aspirations in her final university season. Brown led the Pilots with a 14.1-per-game mark last year, draining 50 treys, the ninth most in school history. STEVEN GIBBONS PHOTOGRAPHY “I definitely have high expectations on me this year but I don’t really look at it as pressure. I know what I am Vernon’s Cassandra Brown, a forward with the Portland Pirates, drives to the net against the Oregon Ducks in NCAA Division 1 capable of on the floor and I just try to be consistent. I want women’s basketball play. to do whatever it takes for our team to win. This is my last league play Monday night in Portland. the second half to claim an 87-65 win over the Pilots in year so I’m not going out without a fight. Luttinen, with 22 points, Brown, with 21, and Jasmine West Coast Conference opening play Saturday night at the “It’s crazy that five years has flown by and this is my last Wooton of California, with 18 points and Chiles Center. season. It’s bittersweet. But I’m excited nine assists, were Portland’s main offenIt’s the sixth time Brown has scored at least 20 points. to start a new chapter and play overseas sive threats. She was a perfect 9-for-9 from the foul line and connected next year. I’m going to get an agent after Brown flushed 23 points and on two three-pointers. the season and will probably make a deciThompson finished with 16 points and Wooton overcame foul trouble to finish with 12 points sion by the summer time.” 11 boards for Portland’s (2-11, 0-2 WCC) for Portland. The senior guard now has 925 career points The Brigham Young Cougars of Provo, — Cassandra Brown first double-double of the year, but the and is poised to join Brown and Luttinen in the 1,000 Utah used a game-ending 10-0 run for an San Diego Toreros shot 74 per cent in career point club. 83-79 comeback win over the Pilots in
“I am just trying to be a consistent threat on the floor...”
Vipers welcome back Bauer from injury; suspend Fidler Morning Star Staff
The Vernon Vipers will be without winger Trevor Fidler when they face the Penticton Vees tonight at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Fidler, a 19-yearold Boston native, rang up eight goals and 20 points in 30 games as a rookie with the Vipers. “We have suspended Trevor Fidler until we Mackenzie Bauer can make a trade, hopefully within the B.C. Hockey League,” said Viper head coach/GM Mark Ferner. Fidler, a 5-foot-8, 165-pounder, was
unhappy with the ice time he was getting in Vernon. Centre Mackenzie Bauer, meanwhile, is returning to the Vipers after having an MRI done in Philadelphia. Bauer was dropped by the Vipers before the Dec. 1 carding deadline with a suspected sports hernia. Ferner will now re-card the Three Hills, Alta. product, who had 4-2-6 in 12 games. “He and his family went to see a doctor in Philadelphia who does all the NHL sports hernia surgeries,” said Ferner. “He did (Claude) Giroux’s surgery and others. They did an MRI and Mackenzie was told he had a high hip flexor. He’s skating with us and he says it feels fine. It bothered him last year too.” Ferner planned to start veteran Danny
Todoyschuk in net tonight. The Vernon product has been on injured reserve a few times this season and is 7-2 with a 2.38 GAA. Workhorse Jarrod Schamerhorn, who is 15-10-1 with a 2.20 GAA, will likely play Saturday when the Snakes host the Trail Smoke Eaters (6 p.m.) at Kal Tire Place. Scott Davidson and Charlie Zuccarini each scored twice as the Smokies surprised the West Kelowna Warriors 7-3 Sunday night before 875 fans at Cominco Arena. Trail is last in the Interior Division at 13-19-0-2, while West Kelowna is third at 18-13-0-5. The Vipers are second at 22-101-2, 12 points back of the Vees. Vernon is six points ahead of the Warriors. Former Viper Demico Hannoun has 16 goals and 28 points with Penticton. He was
one of four Vees who played for Team Canada West in the World Junior A Challenge in Kindersley, Sask. just before the Christmas break. Team West finished sixth in the six-team tournament, falling 3-2 to Switzerland in the playoffs. The Americans clipped Denmark 3-2 in overtime for their third straight gold medal. “It’s always a great experience to put on the jersey and represent your country,” said Hannoun, who won a bronze last year and had one assist in four games in Kindersley. “It wasn’t really the outcome we were looking for. It was good to get the second shot at it.” Added Hannoun: “Yeah, it was a little different, jumping up from the BCHL. It’s a lot faster pace. Less time to make plays.”
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Fulton five fuel Broncos’ success “We had a great year, and I’m really proud of them (Fulton conThe Kamloops Broncos tasted tingent). It’s great to see friends success for the first time in the B.C. continue to play and excel and get Football Conference last season, better.” Hofer said Ochoa, a middle and now they are hungry for more. linebacker and defensive captain, The Broncos, featuring five narrowly missed out on earning Fulton Maroon grads – Mike Ochoa, Lucas Hofer, Kyle Kamloops’ Top Defensive Player. Richardson, a linebacker, led the Richardson, Tanner Bishop and Broden Romanovitch – earned the Broncos with six tackles and three team’s first-ever playoff berth after assists in their thrilling 48-46 BCFC going a program-best 6-4. They fin- semifinal loss to the second-place ished third in the six-team Junior Langley Rams (7-3). Ochoa had one tackle and four assists and Hofer A circuit. Hofer, 19, who started a couple recorded a special teams tackle. “It was cool,” said the 6-foot, games at halfback, was named the Broncos’ Special Teams Player of 200-pound Richardson, of the playthe Year. Given this award is usually off experience. “It really makes you handed out to a kicker or returner, want to come back next year and do it makes it a little more special for it all over again. “We came really close in that the 5-foot-10, 180-pounder. first playoff game. It was pretty “It’s odd that I got it,” said Hofer, intense. ” who is taking electrical trades coursKamloops’ quarterback Steve es at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. “I had some good Schuweiler’s 543 yards passing in that game set a new CJFL playoff blocks and tackles though. record. W h e r e Richardson once We haven’t moved yet so relied on athletistop by … cism to overwhelm opponents, he had to develop other facets of his game to match up with faster, stronger, more experienced players in the BCFC. He has learned to study the linemen he goes up against to see if their body positioning gives any Still open Monday to Saturday hint of the impendfor Tours, Tastings and Gifts. ing play. “I learned to look at the line, the guards. If they pop up real fast, it’s usually a pass,” said Richardson, 2902 - 28th Avenue, Vernon • 250-549-3120 who started the GRAEME CORBETT
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other commitments. Moving up from assistant is former CFLer Brad Yamaoka, who spent some time with the senior boys Kalamalka Lakers before the program folded. “Brad grew up in Kamloops and played in the CFL. He’s kind of a hometown hero so it made sense,” said Hofer, of the former Winnipeg Blue Bomber and B.C. Lion. Richardson likes Yamaoka’s style, saying: “He’s very assertive and gets things done in a certain way.” Hofer and Richardson agreed playing for the Broncos was an easy choice (Hofer tried out for the Sun as well). They felt there was more opportunity for playing time, and they could keep the Fulton gang together. “A lot of guys from Vernon have become interested in the last couple of years,” said Richardson. “You’re more likely to get more playing time with a team that’s still building.”
Rockets seek long spring Black Press Sports
Much like last season, the Kelowna Rockets pretty much dominated the first half of the 2014-15 Western Hockey League campaign. But unlike the second half of last season, Tyson Baillie and his Rockets teammates have much grander plans for the eventual outcome this spring. A third-round playoff loss to the Portland Winterhawks last April still bothers the team’s returning players like Baillie. A year older, more experienced and with a bolstered roster, Baillie said the Rockets are better equipped to take that extra step. “We weren’t satisfied last year, coming up short in the the playoffs wasn’t what we had planned,” said Baillie, who has 23 goals and 38 points in 35 games. “We feel like we
learned from that and are ready to go a few steps further. We need to buckle down this time and get it done.” At 29-5-3-0, the Rockets are slightly behind last year’s pace but are arguably a more well-rounded team than last year’s squad. Kelowna shored up its defensive corps with the acquisition of Josh Morrissey from Prince Albert, a first -round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets considered one of junior hockey’s elite defenceman along with Kelowna captain Madison Bowey. “Having two players of their caliber should really benefit our team down the stretch,” said Rocket head coach Dan Lambert. “They’re both excellent hockey players and good leaders and should be able to give direction to the rest of our defence, which is still pretty young.”
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JUNIOR A HOCKEY – Vipers vs Trail Smoke Eaters, 6 p.m., Kal Tire Place. MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY – Rockets vs Prince George Cougars, 7:05 p.m., Prospera Centre. MIDGET TIER 1 HOCKEY – Vernon Home Building Centre Vipers vs Kelowna Fripps Warehouse Rockets, 10:45 a.m., Civic Arena.
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Library branches reopen Morning Star Staff
North Okanagan residents will soon be able to access their local library. All branches of Okanagan Regional Library have been closed during the holiday season. They will reopen Saturday or thereafter depending on the branch’s normal operating hours. All book return bins remain locked during the closure. While doors and bins will be locked until Saturday, 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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Artist takes viewers on a Walkabout Kristin Froneman
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It’s a rite of passage, a spiritual journey embarked on by young male Australian Aborigines to retrace their ancestors’ path through the outback. And now a local artist is about to show the results from her own “walkabout.” Coldstream artist Holly Smith is holding her first solo exhibition of watercolours and acrylics in the Centre Gallery at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. The show, entitled Walkabout - A Six-Year Journey with a Paintbrush, is a retrospective of the work Smith has been producing since she started painting in 2008. “The exhibition’s title came from the realization that most of the images I have painted are directly related to walks and hikes I have taken with dogs, family, and friends here in the North Okanagan and elsewhere,” said Smith. “Travelling is still an adventure for me and I have found joy in trying to capture places that have touched my heart. Like any traveller, I have welcomed the advice of others who have been on similar journeys. They say ‘when you are ready, the teacher
will appear,’ and that has certainly been my experience.” Not only a visual artist, Smith is also a musician and is known to travel with her harp to perform at local events and play her peaceful music as a volunteer at the Hospice House in Vernon.
“Like any traveller, I have welcomed the advice of others who have been on similar journey.” — Holly Smith
“I love going to hospice every week,” she said. “The harp is such a forgiving instrument as it’s not painful for your family to hear it when you are learning. I love it.” Smith started playing the instrument approximately 12 years ago after she and her best friend Mary Stebbins attended a concert by Okanagan harp trio AnamCara at the Vernon Community Music School’s Carriage House Loft. “The women came up the stairs in these red velvet dresses and
started playing. I was mesmerized,” said Smith. “Mary said ‘I want to learn how to play one of those,’ and she said I should too.” Smith signed up for lessons with AnamCara founder and VCMS harp instructor Caroline Mackay, and has been playing the harp ever since. A former music and grade school teacher herself, Smith taught at Kidston and Coldstream elementary schools before retiring. Painting has since become a preoccupation. Smith is now a member of both the North Okanagan chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists as well as the Okanagan Artists of Canada and has shown her work in numerous group exhibitions. Smith’s Walkabout, A SixYear Journey with a Paintbrush opens at the Vernon Community Arts Centre (located at the east entrance to Polson Park beside the Okanagan Science Centre) on Friday, Jan. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. “I am happy to talk to anyone interested in getting started on their own artistic journey,” said Smith, adding visitors can also expect a harp tune or two. The show at the VCAC runs until the end of January.
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Painter/musician Holly Smith plays her harp at the recent Okanagan Artists of Canada fall art show held at Paddlewheel Park Hall. Smith is about to open her first solo exhibition at the Vernon Community Arts Centre.
Controversial movie The Interview makes Vernon debut Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff
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Vernon is about to see what the fuss is all about when The Interview screens at the Towne Cinema starting today. The downtown theatre is one of only seven theatres in B.C. and 27 in Canada showing the controversial film in limited release. “Sony decided to offer The Interview to select independent theatres only,” said Towne Cinema owner Gerry Sellars. “Mark Satok, my booker in Toronto, asked if I would be interested in being one of the select few.” The announcement comes after Sony Pictures pulled the film from its Christmas Day release from theatres after hackers allegedly linked to North Korea threatened violent repercussions if the film was shown. The threat by hackers, calling themselves
the Guardians of Peace, also included the theft of data and private e-mails by Sony Pictures executives in November. The Interview stars Vancouver-born star Seth Rogen along with James Franco as television personalities who are sent to North Korea by the CIA to assassinate its leader Kim Jong-un under the guise they are there to interview him. North Korea has spoken out about the film calling it “an act of terrorism and war.” Many major theatre chains across North America have since refused to screen the film. Sony has since released the film online and to approximately 200 independent theatres around the U.S. The studio has reported the film has so far made more than $15 million U.S. from online rentals and purchases since the comedy’s wide theatrical release was shelved.
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witch (Meryl Streep) sends a childless baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) into the woods to find the magic ingredients to reverse the spell that she herself put on the Baker’s house, long ago. The items on that list include: a hooded cape as red as blood, a lock of hair as yellow as corn, a slipper as pure as Taylor and Howe gold, and a cow as white as snow (the kind you trade for magic beans). In a musical mix-up of classic tales, the Baker and his wife discover life is not a storybook. We say, “It’s unclear for whom this film was made.” TAYLOR: Into the Woods was a musical written for the stage by James Lapine, featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (Sweeney Todd), and premiered in 1986. It was much as the film is, except a bit raunchier and more suggestive. The film has been watered down to get a PG rating, in the hopes that you might take your kids to the film. However, your kids are probably going to wonder why the Big Bad Wolf (Johnny Depp) is so lecherous and creepy. Kids might be curious about why the Prince is cheating on Cinderella. “I was raised to be charming, not sincere,” he says. They’re also going to wonder who the good guys and bad guys are, because ultimately, that is what this story is about. We’re all good, we’re all bad, we do what we can to live a happy life and so do our enemies. They’re no different than us. Life is not a fairy tale. All of the story aspects of the film, I quite enjoyed, still I couldn’t wait for this movie to be over. HOWE: I love musicals: Phantom, Grease, Les Mis, etc. Yet, while I was
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Meryl Streep plays the witch in the Disney musical Into the Woods. watching this, I too was thinking that I couldn’t wait till it was over and even when I got home, I told my wife it was terrible. But now thinking about it, I think I understand what Disney was getting at. There are life lessons to learn here such as don’t trust perverted strangers dressed up liked wolves offering candy to kids, or if you commit adultery, karma’s going to bite you in the arse sooner or later. As for the musical score, it wasn’t that catchy. I didn’t come out of the theatre whistling any tunes. I did enjoy the duet of the two princes. TAYLOR: Everybody got a kick out of the two melodramatic princes, singing their agony over not finding true love in a musical duel. Well, everyone except myself. I think it’s unfair to not let poor ignorant movie reviewers know that they are
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ART SHOWS/GALLERIES CENTRE GALLERY Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, 542-6243. Holly Smith hosts her first solo exhibit of watercolours and acrylics. Walkabout - A Six Year Journey With a Paintbrush is a retrospective of the work Smith has been producing since she started painting in 2008. Opening reception is Jan. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. The show runs until the end of January. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY GIFT GALLERY 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. Teresa Fuller: exquisite ruby and emerald necklaces; Alice Pallet and Dorothy McLeod: felt apparel; Heather King: Unity scarves. Hours: Sunday, 10 to 5, Wednesday, 5:30 to 9 p.m. or by appointment. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. The gallery’s winter show features oils, acrylics, mixed media and silk paintings, sculptures, scrimshaw, fabric and fused glass by well known Okanagan and B.C. artists. Winter hours are Wednesdays, 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Exhibition Wackem Sackem features the work of Penticton artist Glenn Clark, who brings hockey out of the arena and onto the walls at Headbones. In the Drawers is David Wilson’s Sookinakin Beats. Exhibitions continue to Feb. 8. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, or by appointment. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Winter show, featuring all your favourite local artists, continues. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228 31st. Ave., 545-3173. Opening in January is Art From the Heart, Vernon school district elementary school exhibition. Students will delight viewers with their creations, under the guidance of their art teachers. The students often portray the world that surrounds them, or in other cases, they directly reference their experiences through the language of visual forms. Their uninhibited approach to art-making reflects the students’ natural inclination and desire to communicate. Opening reception is Jan. 10, 1 to 3 p.m. Show runs to Feb. 5. Apperception, an exhibition of mixed-media paintings produced by Victoria-based artist and educator Neil McClelland opens with a reception Jan. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. The conceptual focus of the exhibition, which continues to March 10, is centered around the notions of appropriation and reinterpretation of works of art and how they are presented in museum spaces. THE VILLAGE GALLERY 1961 Vernon St. (Hwy. 6), Lumby. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. The gallery is operated by the Lumby Arts Co-op which displays the work of over 25 artists from the area. The gallery displays work in a variety of media including paint, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, wood, leather and fabric.
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Victoria-based band Painted Fruits, featuring Noah Varley, John Varley, Evan Aasen, and Ben Smith, bring their mixture of experimental rock ‘n’ roll and introspective pop to Gallery Vertigo Saturday. In the holiday spirit, the Fruits will perform a short nativity scene along with songs from their upcoming full-length LP from Shake! Records. Painted Fruits will be accompanied by local pop group Ruby Lou. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and music begins at 9 p.m. Admission is all ages and cover charge is $5 at the door. Space is limited, so get your tickets early at the Bean Scene or Gallery Vertigo #1-3001 31st St., Vernon. 250-549-7469 or online at www.ticketseller.ca. Discounts available for members of the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society. OkANAGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Jan. 18 at 7 p.m., the OSO presents Winter Splendour, featuring 19th century Russian music: Borodin’s Overture to Prince Igor and Tchaikovsky’s last symphony, Symphony No. 6, Pathétique. Violin soloist Melissa Wilmot will perform the Violin Concerto written by famed Coldstreambased composer and OSO second violinist Imant Raminsh. Tickets are available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca COUNTERPOINT CHOIR Tickets for Counterpoint Celebrates Canada are available now ($12 for adults and free for children under 12) from choir members and Shear Dimensions downtown Vernon. Shows take place at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701 32nd Ave., Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Conducted by Coreen Smith, who has chosen special selections, Counterpoint will enhance the music experience by featuring Canadian composers from across the country and locally. For further information, contact Counterpoint president Bev McWhinney at bevmcwhinney@gmail.com. SNOWED IN COMEDY TOUR Comedians Arj Barker, Dan Quinn Paul Myrehaug and Craig Campbell return with their snowboards and funny observations for annual tour that stops at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 (adults only) at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS CBC Radio’s Tom Allen alongside Patricia O’Callaghan, Bryce Kulak, Kevin Fox, and Lori Gemmell present this mix of history and story-telling combined with the timeless music of Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel, Jan. 25 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Peer into the lives of these two great French composers and their relationship as it goes from one of mentor and student to one of rivals competing for the love of their proud, fickle, darling, Paris. Tickets are $40 for adults, $37 for seniors, and $35 for students. Call the Ticket Seller box office at 250-549-7469 or log online at www.ticketseller.ca.
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ANCHOR INN NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB 3030 Smith Dr., Armstrong, 250-546-8210. Karaoke with Brenda is every Saturday at 8:30 p.m. until close. ARMSTRONG HOTEL The Blue Saloon, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250-546-6642. Jams every Thursday, Friday and Saturday start at 8 p.m. Music of all styles welcome. Hosted by Rudy. No minors. BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Friday night karaoke with Superstar Premier DJ & Karaoke Services starts at 8 p.m. BLUEGRASS NIGHT Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) every second Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments welcome, or just come and sing along. Books provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. BLUE Ox PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday Night Jam starts at 9 p.m. with a country rock set by host band The Mabel Lickers. Jamming starts around 10 p.m. COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOUSE at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Lake Rd. The Coldstream Coffee takes place the third Saturday of every month. The open mic portion of the evening, showcasing a variety of great local talent, will precede the feature performance. Admission is $5 with a concession by donation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and show starts at 7 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke is Friday at 8 p.m. with Brenda Galbraith. FOLk & FAVOURITE NIGHT Fourth Wednesday of every month at the Vernon Community Arts Centre (in Polson Park) 7 to 9:30 p.m. All stringed acoustic instruments are welcome. Or just come and sing along. Books are provided if required. Drop in $4 at the door. Call Sid for more info at 250-549-1024. THE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. Sunday jam is back on. Starts at 7 p.m. Players of all instruments and skill level welcome. LONGHORN PUB 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. Wednesday night is karaoke hosted by Gail Fisher from Superstar, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday is Country Music Night hosted by Gail Fisher from Superstar DJ, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday night jam hosted by Wheelhouse, 7:30 to 11 p.m. PEACHWAVE 4300 27th St. Vernon, 778-475-2144. The self-serve frozen yogurt shop hosts an open mic Thursday at 6 p.m. Open to all ages. Musicians, spoken word artists, comedians welcome. TORO’S PUB 1220 Kalamalka Lake Rd, 545-7856. Karaoke is every Thursday at 8 p.m. Hosted by Anita LeBlanc.
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ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE CLUB 2500 - 46th Ave, 542-3277. Live music in the Spitfire Lounge tonight from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover. Everyone is welcome BOURBON STREET BAR AND GRILL Prestige Inn, 4411 32nd St. 778-475-7224. Les Copeland (guitar and vocals) and Cameron Ward (bass) play live jazz, blues and a mixed bag of tunes every Thursday evening from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. THE GREEN in the Village Green Hotel, 4801 27th St. 542-3321. House DJ spins all your fave new and old classics this weekend. The Hog Wild Band plays boot stompin’ country Jan. 8 and 9 at 9:15 p.m. No cover. INTERMEZZO RESTAURANT AND WINE CELLAR 3206 34th Ave., 250-542-3853. Enjoy easy listening music with a European flair, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with Easy Street, featuring Bjorn Edblad on clarinet and George Bensmiller on accordion MATCH EATERY & PUBLIC HOUSE Lake City Casinos, 4900 Anderson Way, Vernon, (250) 275-6046. Live music is from 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday and Saturday.
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n a rapidly changing world, take comfort that AC/DC won’t change. Whether it’s 1978 or 2014, AC/DC will keep on rocking as they’ve always done. Rock or Bust is the group’s 15th album, recorded in Vancouver with producer Brendan O’Brian (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen). The album is transitional for the veteran hard rock band as it’s the first recorded without founding guitarist Malcolm Young, who has been stricken with dementia. He’s present in spirit as the material on Rock or Bust is compiled from writing sessions with his brother,
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Angus Young. As for the songs, they are as fiery and juvenile as ever, and if anyone has nailed a formula successfully it’s this band. They know that if they bring the blood, guts and balls, then it’s a win – as it is here. Malcolm Young has been replaced with nephew Steve Young on
guitar, and the sound template is still intact. You can hear any three songs here, and that’s pretty much the sum of the album. Consider Got Some Rock and Roll Thunder. You’d swear that they’ve used the title before, but the music is yet another variation on the theme, which is four-on-the-floor intro beat, big crunchy guitar riff, squawking scream and BOOM – swagger time, then add a solo. Emission Control features a riff that suggests the Youngs haven’t listened to anything newer than 1975, but its unapologetic brashness and goofy character register charm. Part of that is the tongue-in-cheek delivery and reckless attitude they present. The humour and raunch is entertaining. You can feel your IQ dropping but in a pleasant way. The band bounced back in a big way in 1980 when they replaced late singer Bon Scott with similar squawker Brian Johnson, so perhaps they’ll get a third act with this one. Party music doesn’t get more blatant than this. Just don’t expect anything else because it works for them every time.
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Students learn help starts at home Leadership students at Fulton have come up with some creative ways of helping their own Katherine MortiMer Morning Star Staff
For Grade 11 students in the leadership class at Fulton secondary school, helping the community begins close to home. When the students discovered that there were kids coming to school hungry, they decided to do something about it. “Our teacher, Mr. (Rick) Smith was asking students if we wanted to work on the school’s lunch program and we thought that was a good way to help the community,” said Binita Gandhi. “If you want to help the community, what better place to start than with your school — we want to be students helping students. “I had been looking for a place to volunteer, but nothing fit in with my schedule but then I thought that since I’m in leadership, why not start with my own school?” Fulton has a lunch program where cafeteria students make and sell healthy meals. Vice-principal Melanie Jorgensen said the goal is to provide monthly lunch cards to students who do not have access to food during the day. “During their elementary years, schools are partnered with a local community organization that supports students by providing a breakfast and/or lunch programs,” she said. “Unfortunately, once students transition to high school, the supports are currently not in place.” Student Rupy Gakhal said it’s difficult to know how many students are coming to school hungry since they aren’t speaking up about it. “They are probably sitting next to you, but you don’t know it,” she said. “The problem is that the lunch and breakfast programs stop once you get to high school.” Courtnie Fuster said Jorgensen is aware of about 30 students using the lunch cards,
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Grade 10 Fulton leadership students Alish Curran and David Kane pack groceries by donation at the Real Canadian Superstore as a fundraiser for their school’s lunch program. but the actual number of those in need is likely closer to 50. “Kids come up to Miss Jorgensen, the counsellors and teachers they trust and let them know they need a lunch card,” she said. “There was no funding for the cards, so that’s why we took this one on as a class project. “Before this project, I never thought about who is going hungry at school, so it’s been eye-opening.” So far, leadership students have sold pizza, with pizzas sold to the school at cost by Pizza Factory and Mario’s. And a Christmas raffle is under way, with prizes donated by Tim Hortons.
Dec. 1: Born to Erika and Trevor Rizun of Vernon, a girl, 7 lbs. 8 oz., named Charlie May. A granddaughter for Jette and Nigel Bell of Langley, B.C.; Diane and Leslie Rizun of White Rock, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Andrew Surette of Chalk River, Ont. Dec. 13: Born to Karla Zimmer and Ryan MacDonald of Vernon, a boy, 6 lbs. 14 oz., named James Darcy New Additions MacDonald. A grandson for Verna Crowe and Darcy Zimmer of Princeton, B.C.; Florence MacDonald of Saskatchewan. A great-grandson for Marguerite and Lawrence Crowe of Nine Mile River, N.S.;
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“Our first pizza sale went so well that we’re going to keep doing it,” said Fuster. The most recent fundraiser was a day of bagging groceries at Real Canadian Superstore Dec. 13. Students will also be at the store on March 7. “Leadership did it last year and made tons of money so we though this would be a great fundraiser for us this year,” she said. The students volunteered to stand by the till asking for a donation to bag groceries; last year, students raised $700 and hoped to top it this year. Jorgensen said $35 provides lunch for one student for a month.
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“Besides our wonderful team of students who are fundraising for our program, we have also been very fortunate to have individual community members and businesses donate to our lunch program,” she said. “One wonderful lady held a dinner at her house and asked her guests for a donation to our food program.” She said another community organization donated funds to help support nine students for a month with lunch cards. If anyone would like to contribute to the Fulton lunch program, they can donate at the school office; tax receipts are available on request for donations of more than $10.
Agnes Heilman of Vernon, B.C. Dec. 16: Born to Elizabeth Streeter of Armstrong, a girl, 7 lbs. 8 oz., named Evelyn Marie Diane Streeter. A sister for Ivory, 1. A granddaughter for James and Susie Streeter of Armstrong, B.C. A great-granddaughter for Barbara and George Black of Armstrong. Dec. 17: Born to Jason and Stephanie Hoffman of Lavington, a girl, 6 lbs. 14 oz., named Ava Kelly. A sister for Anna, 1. A granddaughter for Steve and Nellie Senyk, Wilf and Odile Hoffman, all of Kelowna, B.C. A greatgranddaughter for Anna Senyk of Winnipeg, Man. Dec. 20: Born to Dave and Crystal Kassam of Vernon a girl, 5 lbs. 13 oz., named Kayleigh Nashir. A granddaughter for Jana and Rick Ingram of Kelowna, Caroyne and the late
Nashir Kassam, Diane and the late Ivan Joly, all of Vernon. A great-granddaughter for Anna Bacik of Langley. Dec. 22: Born to Daylan Sam and Brianna Leon of Enderby, B.C., a boy, 8 lbs. 03 oz., named Brylan Joseph Robert Sam. A grandson for Jody Leon of Enderby, Samantha Sam of Salmon Arm, B.C. A great-grandson for Rosalind Williams of Armstrong, B.C.; Sandy Purdaby of Salmon Arm. Dec. 24: Born to Glen and Amanda Gaythorpe of Vernon, a boy, 7 lbs. 8 oz., named Joshua Evan. A grandson for Marilyn Gaythorpe, the late David Gaythorpe, Debbie and Harry Leenders, Berry Wiens, all of Vernon, B.C. A greatgrandson for Marion Reid of Moncton, N.B.; Grace Gaythorpe of Princeton, B.C.; Beverly Chapman of Vernon.
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me in. At the time I was a fledgling teacher and he was my science department head. For me, he exemplified everything I admired in a man: intelligent and wise; patient and kind; principled yet nonjudgmental. (It is no surprise that years later, I married such a man.) Jack was a role model for me professionally, but more importantly, in life. Backpacking, hiking and skiing were passions he, his wife and I shared and together we
spent many weekends exploring the Kootenay backcountry. In 1993, after I had moved away, changed careers and married, our friendship remained. Then, just as my step dad was dying from a protracted, and for him, humiliating illness with prostate cancer, Jack was diagnosed with the same disease. While I grieved the future loss of yet another father figure, Jack carried on until one day, at Kokanee Glacier on a great powder day, Jack breathed in the cold mountain air, carved a turn and was swept forever away. After 30 years in medicine I have witnessed many ways to die and some are better than others. Early in my medical career, I felt a special grief for those who succumbed
to sudden death, their goodbyes stolen away, but over the years, as I witnessed many more undergo the protracted, painful deaths of chronic disease and cancer, sudden death seemed less tragic than it used to, when juxtaposed with the prolonged suffering of so many. As I have aged, I have resolved the bulk of my grief over Jack’s death by recognizing that he died as he lived: fully engaged in the moment, before it became the last moment he ever had. I miss his solid presence but his spirit is very much with me when I am backcountry skiing or just in the mountains. It makes me smile to think about how happy he would be to share these adventures.
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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. Preregistration is required. Call 250-545-3644. b.c. gov’t retired employees’ assoc. Meets Jan. 2 at Schubert Centre at 12:30 p.m. elKs Friday nite sUpper Join us every Friday for Vernon`s most popular & affordable Friday nite supper at the Elks Lodge - 3103 30th St (across from Greyhound). Supper is a homemade meal that includes soup or salad, bun, dessert & coffee at 6 p.m. for $10. Doors open 5 p.m. Following dinner we have mini meat draw & 50/50 draw. Everyone welcome. All proceeds go to charities & children in Vernon. Check out our weekly menu at Vernon Elks Facebook. the georgette shop, 3100-28th Ave. (next to Sir Winstons Pub) is having its New Year’s sale to Jan. 11, with 50 per cent off of nearly everything in the store. Unbelievable prices on nearly new clothing. Your purchases help support valuable mental health programs in Vernon. the 2nd vernon girl gUides are fundraising for a three-night camp this June, including a sleepover at the Vancouver Aquarium that they are very excited about. Guides will be going door-to-door Jan. 2, asking for your refundable bottles & cans. There are other ways to donate if you won’t be home when our Guides come to your door; email 2ndvernongg@gmail.com or call/text your address to 250-309-4798 for a pick up, then just leave them outside labelled with our name. Or bring them to 4200 27th St. MacDonald Park (between Seaton school & park), we will be there from 10 aa.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 2. Or take your refundable to Chasers and credit our account with your donation. We thank you in advance for supporting our unit. the vernon Farmers’ marKet Kal Tire Place, 3445-43rd Ave., noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 13, 20, 27. Visit all your favourite regular vendors all winter long. Stock up with fresh produce, gourmet cheeses, delicious baking, specialty food products and 1000’s of handcrafted gift items…such as jewelry, clothing, toys, hats, woodwork, body products and more. Info. at www.vernonfarmersmarket.ca the coldstream Farmers marKet Every Friday from 2:30 to 6 p.m. throughout the year except two weeks flanking New Years. Come and experience sustainable, BEE SAFE, GMO free, local food; vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, preserves, baking, gluten-free products, teas, tisanes, coffee, juice, dried herbs and samosas. We are at 9909 Kalamalka Rd. (across from Centex Gas). vernon commUnity arts centre Painting and Drawing Drop-in Fridays any time between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Explore your creative side in a fun and encouraging environment. Bring your own supplies and meet new friends and artists; $3 members/$4 non members. Call 542-6243 or visit vernonarts.ca for more info. tai chi: good For yoUr health If you have ever taken the beginner course, would you like to join us? We take new members anytime. A relaxed and fun class, includes some qi gong. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Call 250-260-4117 or 250542-1984 for more information. Fraternal order oF eagles Friday night suppers, a home-cooked meal for $9 to $10, steak dinners $10; Patrons are now able to bring in their children to join them for dinner from 4
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p.m. until 8 p.m. Meat draw every Friday at 5:30 p.m. All monies from meat draws go directly to local charities. Weight and see drop-in program Weekly program Fridays 10 a.m. - noon for families, Vernon Health Centre, 1440-14th Ave., with babies aged 10 days to two months old. Public health nurses weigh and assess babies, provide breastfeeding and parenting support, and make referrals to community partners, as necessary. Info. available on topics such as: feeding issues, immunizations, safety, adjustment to parenthood, family planning, community resources and smoking cessation. For more information, call 250-549-5721. mood disorders sUpport groUp Meets Fridays at 2:30 p.m. at Peer Outreach Centre, 3100-28th Ave. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. For information call Patricia, 5586900 or the Peer Support Office at 542-6155. sUpport local bUsiness NORA (North Okanagan Referral Association) meets Fridays at 7:15 a.m., The Pantry. Call Les Fresorger at 542-7181 or see www.nora.ca.
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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,
winter nights. Jan. 3 at 3:30 p.m. Free for members, regular admission for non-members. Info., 250-545-3644 or www.okscience.ca
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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. the ladies neWcomers sUpper clUb Meets the first Wednesday of the month. If you are new to Vernon and area, join us for our monthly suppers. We want to meet you. Call Rosie for details at 545-1489 or Kathy at 5454185. picKleball? What is picKleball? 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, 330037th 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 is provided. Register on “Schedules” page at Vernonpickleball.com or e-mail wifflewackers@ gmail.com or call Nancy at 250-503-6631 for more information. the north oKanagan natUralists clUb Meets Jan. 7 at the Village Green Hotel at 7 p.m., featuring guest Don Cecile speaking on Birding in Point Pelee Park.
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phone Dan at 250-558-9970. In South Vernon, Allenby and Bella Vista, phone Shawna at 250558-5688 and in East Hill and Seaton school area phone Amanda at 778-475-1135. neW year’s bottle drive The grad class from Kal secondary is doing a bottle drive in the urban areas of Coldstream and Lavington Jan. 3. Grads will go door to door, but you can also leave your returns curbside by 9 a.m. that Saturday, or drop them at their sort location (previously Jimmy D’s Auto at #101, 245014th Ave. – rear shop door – across the road from the back of Kal Tire on Kal Lake Rd.) by 1 p.m. Donations can also be made any time at Chasers Bottle Depot to the “Kal Grad” account. The Kal Grads of 2015 thank you for supporting their dry grad! planetariUm shoWs: oKanagan science centre On cold winter nights the stars shine brightly. Join resident astronomer Kevin Aschenmeier and find out what can be seen in the night sky during cold
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The winner of the Richard Freeman Junior Deal of the Year award from the International Bridge Press Association last October was Bob Donkersloot, a 19-yearold from the Netherlands. Donkersloot (South) was in four spades. After West led the diamond nine, what did declarer do? In the auction, North’s four-club rebid showed fourcard spade support, at least game-going values and some sort of club control. Donkersloot realized that he needed the trump finesse to work and that the opening lead had to be a singleton. (West would have led the jack or ace if he held a doubleton.) So there was a risk that East
would take dummy’s diamond queen with his ace and give his partner a diamond ruff. Then a heart shift through dummy’s king, with East holding the ace, would give the defenders the first four tricks. Was there any way to divert the apparent destiny of the contract? Donkersloot found a fantastic play at trick one -he called for a low diamond from the dummy. East automatically won with his jack and cashed the diamond ace. West, not smelling a rodent, did not ruff and shift to a heart. And then the contract could not be defeated. South won East’s club switch in the dummy, discarded a heart on the second high club and conceded a heart. A moment later, declarer ruffed a heart
in his hand, took the trump finesse, drew trumps and claimed. Now to come clean. This clever play proved unnecessary at the table because West held the heart ace. The contract was unbeatable. But that does not detract from Donkersloot’s imaginative play.
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Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking We require 5 qualified Canadian Drivers Immediately. We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for the Western Provinces. 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. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. 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.
Farm Workers Seasonal Farm Workers needed in Lake Country and Armstrong for Factors Farms. Duties include greenhouse work, field work, installing irrigation system, picking by hand and loading. Requirements are listed on our web site at: www.naturalfactors.com 16 positions start from March 1, 2015 and end October 31, 2015 (35 weeks). Minimum of 40 hours per week. Must be available Monday to Saturday 7 am – 3:30 pm. Pay: $12/hour. Please email resumes to: CareersKelowna@ naturalfactors.com or fax to (250) 766-7178.
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Muriel Lorraine Scholz passed away peacefully on December 20, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Born in Duncan, BC on December 29, 1929 and spent over 40 years dedicated to her friends and customers doing hairdressing. She resided in Sorrento from 19ϳ1 unƟl moving into Salmon Arm in 1999, and then to Canterbury Court in Vernon in September 2011. Predeceased by her husband, Heinz Scholz, father, Ernest Jennings, her mother at 108 years of age, Lenora Jennings, sister, Lenora Fane, and her brother, Douglas Jennings. Muriel is survived by her two nieces, Sheila (Pat) O’Neill and Linda (Ed) Connor both of St. Paul, Alberta; 3 great nieces and 3 great nephews. CremaƟon with interment to follow in the family plot in Royal Oak Cemetery, Victoria, BC Email condolences may be sent to Muriel’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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It was a nice drive up to visit you this year. The dogs were happy. The wind was calm and the sun warmed the seat that spells your name. Had me a nice sit down for a trip down Memory Lane, the memories of happy time on the hill that is your forever home. I’m glad we have this place to come … is good for the soul. Happy Birthday Tom. It is not good-bye, just so long. Lots of love, (Thelma Iley) Tom’s Mom p.s. Miss you! Ray and Eddie
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Gone but never to be forgotten You’re always in my heart Rod, Janice & Family
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Help Wanted Harnek Nijjar Orchard now hiring Seasonal Farm Workers, $10.49/hr, 40/hrs p/wk. Pruning, thinning, picking. Vernon rural area. P.O. Box 1092, Vernon, BC, V1T 6N2. (250)938-1820
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Consider conveyancing in a Notary Public’s office where you are appreciated, overtime is not required, the employer is willing to work with you and also limits the workload. Must be an experienced conveyancer and able to start mid-February. Email resume to dburden@shawbiz.ca Thank you in advance to all applicants. Only those seriously considered will be contacted.
LOT ATTENDANT
4703 - 27th St. VERNON • 545-0606
Seeking full-time MOA/Practice Manager
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Routes Available Consider being an independent carrier for ALL ROUTES AVAILABLE NOW UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED BELLA VISTA RT 9 - Allenby Cres & Allenby Way • 56 papers • Avail. Jan 9 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 RT 80 - 21 Ave & 23 Ave • 89 papers RT 99 - 30 Ave & 19 St • 65 papers • Avail. Jan 9 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
Contact Circulation • 250-550-7901
Are you looking for a change and a great opportunity? We at Natural Factors are a dynamic company! We are a division of one of the largest producers of vitamin supplements in North America. Our Kelowna division is looking for people to work FT with work experience, who love new things and are interested in contributing to people’s health. If you are mechanically inclined, good with numbers and want to add to our positive work environment, please go to our web site and check out the opportunities. www.naturalfactors.com We might be the progressive Company you’re looking for. Send resume to: CareersKelowna @naturalfactors.com
Medical/Dental
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
PRODUCTION LINE OPERATORS
Regional Editor Black Press in the West Kootenay region is seeking a regional Editor to oversee both the Nelson Star and the Castlegar News. The successful candidate will have Editor experience in the community newspaper industry. They will have a keen eye for layout, have an extensive photography resume, be an aggressive user of social media, understand the latest trends in digital media and be able to lead two newsrooms both from a print and digital perspective. This successful candidate will also be part of the senior team for the West Kootenay and will be part of setting the overall vision and goals for these newspapers and websites. This position includes active news and community coverage, engaging editorial and opinion writing, as well as understanding and leading change in our print products and on our websites. This position will be based out of Nelson, B.C. The West Kootenay is often considered one of the best places in B.C. to live and this position would suit any outdoor enthusiast, with spectacular skiing, mountain biking and hiking just outside your door. It is truly a wonderful place to live and to be involved in the community newspaper industry. This position offers a better than average compensation package, that also includes a strong benefits package. If this sounds like the right position for you please send your resume, a cover letter, references and some examples of your work to Karen Bennett at publisher@nelsonstar.com. Please no phone calls.
to join our team at a busy ophthalmology and retinal subspecialty practice in Vernon. We strive to provide high quality patient care in a friendly and team-oriented setting. Our office is paperless and uses the latest in eye care technology. We are looking for an experienced MOA who is highly organized, able to multi-task and communicates effectively.
Bring your Cabinets back to life with Remedy Cabinets. Renewing and Updating with savings for 22 years. Free estimates 250-309-9673
Moving & Storage 8X8X20 New Containers Household/ Commercial rentals. $65-$110/mo. Your place or mine. Warren 250-545-8118 Vernon. Rent, or Sale. 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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(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
This position fulfills a leadership role in our clinic and will command a high wage. Please email cover letter and resume to hhollands.office@me.com
Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care. Pressure Washing. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100.
Services
Floor Refinishing/ Installations Flooring installations. 20 yrs experience. Okanagan Valley 778-215-rugs (7847)
Farm Services
David
Lumby, BC
250-549-0324 or
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Contact the Classified Department at
HANDYMAN
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250-550-7900 if you have any questions about the Business Directory
Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount
TIM 250-307-8772
Quality Work Guaranteed
LANDSCAPING
WINDOW CLEANING EAVESTROUGHS PRESSURE WASHING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 20 yrs experience Est. Vernon since 2005
Commercial • Residential • Strata Call or text Jake 250-550-5849
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Pets & Livestock
Merchandise for Sale
Feed & Hay
Heavy Duty Machinery
Grass/Alfalfa 1st cut, 2nd cut square bails, some cow bales. 250-546-8010.
Livestock AAA Grain fed beef for sale. No implants/hormones, ready for freezer. Call 250-546-9766
Pets Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385
Merchandise for Sale
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
Firewood/Fuel Firewood for sale, cut to length, split & delivered $150/ cord. 1-250-547-6533 lv msg.
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
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Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”
BLUE TARPS 10X8 weave (Medium Duty) STARTING AT $2.19
WHITE TARPS 10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)
STARTING AT $3.99
BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)
STARTING AT $5.49
FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE 2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK
CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS
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Rentals
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts
Medical Supplies
Misc. Wanted
Mortgages
Apt/Condo for Rent
Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
A Collector wants to buy your silver coins, Ingots, collectors coins, old money, old stone carvings, and sculptures. Call Todd 250-864-3521
PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller - 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees! Pls email: grpacific@telus.net Courtesy to agents.
Misc. for Sale
BUYING gold jewelry! Bracelets, chains, necklaces, rings, watches, coins, gold teeth, etc. Call Todd @ 250-864-3521.
Rentals
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
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles
*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? 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.
Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
Real Estate For Sale By Owner Townhouse, 2bdrm, 2 bath, completely renovated, Bella Vista area. $238,000. Call Bill (250)260-0133
Mobile Homes & Parks
WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
3 bdrm mobile, all drywalled interior, near bus, lake, soccer fields. $70,000. 250-540-0227.
Office/Retail
Office/Retail
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
Real Estate
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.
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
The
CLIFFS
2 BDRM Suites
950 /mo
from $
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
250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977 1bdrm apt. near Hospital, laundry, heat, water, F/S, parking incl. $650. NS, Pets neg, Ref’s req. (250)542-7982
Townhouses
1bdrm close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $650 + utils. (250)307-4948
Brookside Garden Rentals
1bdrm East Hill, & 1 Bachelor suite, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, onsite laundry. 250-260-5870
Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets. Three bedroom, 1.5 baths, full basement, near hospital and downtown area. Very close to bus routes and short walk to “Wholesale Club”. Serious inquires call …
250-549-4467 Commercial/ Industrial
Commercial/ Industrial
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 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.
Call (250) 862 7785 or email: stafford@devcobc.com
2+2 DELUXE 3rd flr corner. Gas F/P, No stairs to UG Park. $1050 incl. heat. Guest Suite, Library, Storage. Mature adult. NS, NP. Feb 1. 250-309-2000 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 condo, freshly renovated, n/s, n/dogs, Feb 1, $800. (250)308-9926 Bach. suite in quiet D/T location, 40+ H/W cable incl. a/c, coin laundry, elevator, no pets, $590 +DD. 250-549-4220
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
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
WHERE DO YOU TURN
TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?
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
The link to your community
Duplex / 4 Plex
2001 Grand Am, ac, auto, good cond. 180K. new winters $2900.obo. 250-503-7804
1bdrm, bright, lev ent in 4-plex lrg yrd, patio, prkg, w/d hook up, ns/np suits Seniors $575.+ util. Mission Hill 250-545-5932
Homes for Rent Coldstream, 2 levels, 6 appl., 4 bdrm, 3 bath, bright, open, clean,n/s,n/p, Avail Now. beside park$1850. 250-545-7196
Motels,Hotels 1Bdrm, n/s, kitchenette, walkout. Low Weekly, long term monthly $660. 250-558-6837
Rooms for Rent Enderby bedroom & den, utilities included, $475+d/d, n/s 250-260-3548. Two rooms avail., $350 & $450/mo, shared kitchen, own bathroom 250-540-7873
Shared Accommodation 1bdrm, D.T. $475 incl.util. furniture, cable. N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644
Suites, Lower
YOUR NEWSPAPER:
Cars - Domestic Cars - Sports & Imports 1985 Mercedes 300 SD, parts car $300 250-549-1634 2012 Kia Sorrento EX, gray w/black leather, 68,000 kms, 2 set tires/rims, mint condition. original owners, fully loaded. $23,900. Call 1-250-308-4255
Scrap Car Removal #11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894 *1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199
#1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 778-212-8726
Adult Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048
Bachelor Suite, new reno,incl util/cable/internet $650. Jan 15 (250)545-4735, 250-306-1120
*NiKKi* 38DDD, Seductive Beauty. Prefer text (250)-308-2623.
Suites, Upper
Red Hot Scarlett, dynamite massage & more. Petite, special winter rate. 250-309-9368
2bdrm, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, ref’s & Deposit req’d. $850. Avail Dec 1 250-3069909, 250-546-3383
SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514
2bdrm, East Hill suite, level entry, incl util & int n/s,n/p $775. Jan.1 .250-542-9485
Vernon’s Best Escorts. In/out, Beautiful attendants. Hiring. 250-307-8174
Open Houses
Open Houses
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OPEN HOUSE WEEK-END DRIVE 2, 2015 SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, HARWOOD HARWOOD 9, 4311 4311 -- 20 20 St St 9, Sunday, 11:00 11:00 -- 1:00 1:00 Sunday, $217,900 $217,900
OKANAGAN LANDING LANDING OKANAGAN 106, 5805 5805 Tern Tern Pl Pl 106, Sunday, 1:30 1:30 -- 3:00 3:00 Sunday, $369,900 $369,900
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