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Six years in prison for fraud MIKE MCINTYRE Winnipeg Free Press
A former Winnipeg Blue Bomber has been sentenced to six years in prison for running one of the biggest frauds ever uncovered in Manitoba. David Lorne Pitcher, 46, admitted to a slew of fraud and forgery charges relating to a bogus operation to build a hotel and recreational facility. He pleaded guilty last year to 17 David Pitcher offences in which victims lost more than $5 million from 2007 to 2012. More than $12 million was collected. Pitcher, originally from Armstrong, returned to court Thursday, where Crown and defence lawyers made the joint-recommendation for the lengthy penitentiary sentence. “I wish to express to all the people I have harmed my deepest apologies,” Pitcher said in a statement to the court. “It was never my
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known as the Flatland Cable Park, to be located on a 27.5-hectare part of Fort Whyte. Pitcher convinced investors he had federal funding, but also needed additional money to float the project. He used the money for his own personal interests. Pitcher admitted to running a huge Ponzi scheme. “There’s an irony that through his actions he was looking (initially) to prevent crime,” Crown attorney Don Melnyk said. Many of the victims submitted powerful impact statements describing both the massive breach of trust and financial losses they have suffered. It’s unlikely many of them will get their money back because court was told Pitcher won’t likely have the income to fulfil the restitution order. “I hope, over time, some of the damage I’ve caused can be undone,” Pitcher said Thursday. Pitcher had no prior criminal record. He was arrested in early 2014 by RCMP in Vernon and returned to Winnipeg. He is also being sued by the victims in Court of Queen’s Bench. In his statement of defence in that proceeding, he denied wrongdoing.
Rural politicians claim residents were stranded by deep snow and they’re demanding action. The Electoral Area Advisory Committee will approach JPW Road and Bridge, the contractor responsible for rural roads, and local MLAs after a major snow storm passed through the region Jan. 4 and 5. “Residents are upset with the lack of equipment on the roads,” said Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star director. A number of complaints have come from rural Enderby. “It took four days to get my road done. There was nothing Sunday, Monday or Tuesday and they came on Wednesday,” said director Herman Halvorson, adding that rural residents, especially on large acreages, depend on roads being accessible. In some cases, residents took action. “I was out plowing roads with my tractor so people could come and go,” said Hank Cameron, Cherryville director. Macnabb, who also plowed roads on his own in the BX, says previous road maintenance companies had subcontractors on stand-by during emergencies and he wants to know if that is possible with JPW. “I also want to find out from the provincial government if money is available for snow events,” he said of the need to talk to Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster and Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo. Cameron supports more resources being available for keeping rural roads clear of snow. “They should be proactive and have sub-contractors that can step into the breach,” he said. The directors from BX-Swan Lake and rural Lumby have also received complaints about road conditions during and after the storm. JPW Road and Bridge was reluctant to comment on the matter until it receives further information from EAAC. “I want to find out what the concerns are,” said president Joe Wrobel.
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Carnival ready to rock & roll Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff
Poodle skirts will be hoppin’ and legends like Elvis and Elton will be boppin’ as Vernon Winter Carnival is rockin’ Feb. 6 to 15. Carnival of Rock and Roll is cranked up for the 55th year, with a roster of events longer than the jukebox list. “It’s the third biggest carnival in Canada behind Quebec,” said Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund. “So we’re the biggest in Western Canada.” Vernon Coun. Dalvir Nahal recalls childhood memories of the many events such as the parade and figures like jopo (who marks his 50th birthday Feb. 9 at the Halina Centre) and jopette. “It’s such a culture that we’ve created and we should be so proud,” said Nahal, at Wednesday’s media launch at the Fairfield Inn. There’s something for every age and interest during Winter Carnival, including a number of free events lined up. The biggest event of Carnival, the parade, gets underway Feb. 7 at noon, running the traditional route from 27th Street, down 30th Avenue and along 31st Street. “Hopefully the weather is good,” said director Don Gilowski of the popular event which residents line the streets to see. “There is still room. We have about 120 entry spots in total and we have about 80 (filled) so far,” said Gilowski, urging some of the historic crowd-pleasers to return. The tradition of Bandarama after the parade continues at the Vernon Recreation Complex at 2 p.m. And this year, the showcase of music and dance is open to all community performers, not just those in the parade. “We’re making it more of a community showcase,” said director Ruth Hoyte, urging everyone to come out and vote for first, second and third People’s Choice. Another Carnival highlight is the Hot Air Balloon Glow and Fiesta, now in its 23rd year. The gentle giants will light up the night Feb. 6 at Polson Park at 5:30 p.m.
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Jens Goerner and Heather Stranks of City Dance entertain the audience with some jive moves at the Carnival of Rock and Roll media launch Wednesday evening at the Fairfield Inn. Carnival directors Ruth Hoyte (below) and Don Gilowski welcome the public to come check out the many events like the parade and Bandarama Feb. 7.
(right after the Count Down to Carnival at 5 – the official opening ceremonies). This year the public will be able to get up close and personal with the balloons as they are allowed to walk in and around them. “It was squashed for a few years for safety but we’re opening it up again this year,” said director Mark Meaney, who has 10 balloons lined up so far. The majestic giants will dot the skies during the days Feb. 6 to 8 as they roll across the city scape competing for prize money in the Fiesta.
Every place in and around town is urged to get in the Carnival spirit and enter the Best Decorated Premises Contest. The deadline for entries is Jan. 23, with judges coming around Feb. 5 and 6. “We love to see the community decorate for Winter Carnival,” said Sarah Moorhouse, secretary, urging schools to let them know what kinds of things they are doing to celebrate Carnival too. Schools also have until Jan. 23 to enter their own original Carnival of Rock and Roll themed poster. Before Carnival officially begins, there are also a couple of
royal events with Queen Silver Star candidates: the Showcase Jan. 18 at the Schubert Centre and Proclamation Feb. 5 at the Performing Arts Centre. Then events really start rockin’. There’s a Sparkling Snowflake Ball with the Legendary Lake Monsters Feb. 6, as well as a Moonlit Lantern Ski at Sovereign Lake. “The club has a set of 100 lanterns that they put out along a four-kilometre trail for the public,” said Sovereign’s new general manager Troy Hudson. The nordic club also celebrates Family Day Feb. 9 and hosts a Guided Snowshoe to the Black Prince Cabin Feb. 13. Family Day in Polson Park Feb. 9 offers free fun for everyone, including free burgers, smores, hot chocolate, games and face painting. “It’s totally free and it’s totally fun,” said director April Kimble. Last, but not least, a tradition of its own, the Coca-Cola Classic Pee Wee Hockey Tournament marks its 44th year Feb. 12 to 15 at Civic Arena. “This is some of the best 12and 13-year-old hockey players
internationally,” said Keith Green, a pee wee assistant coach. The jopo House Luncheon features March Hare, who will give guests a rockin’ ride through the decades of music Feb. 11, 12 and 13 at the Best Western Vernon Lodge. Winter Breakout rocks the Schubert Centre Feb. 11 with a celebration of the Citizen of the Year and the RCMP Volunteer Award. The Schubert Centre is also hosting four dinner theatre shows Feb. 11 through 14. “Already our very experienced rock and rollers have been busy preparing,” said Ed Howard, Schubert Centre president. The dinner shows, No Rock; No Roll, feature an original script from Mike Poirier. “We’re back this year after a five-year hiatus,” said Poirier, whose script features a surprise guest. Another popular dinner show at Carnival is Medieval Madness Feb. 14, featuring a five-course dinner alongside the entertainment. But the 120-seat Knight to Remember is selling fast. “There’s probably only about 35 tickets left for that event,” said Diana Williamson, carnival executive director. There are just too many events to list. For all the details, pick up a Carnival brochure or visit vernonwintercarnival.com. Visit www.vernonmorningstar. com for a rockin’ Carnival video to get you amped up for the tradition.
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The lights are back on and Cherryville residents are preparing for the next possible emergency. Electricity was restored by midThursday after being knocked out Monday by s n ow - c ov e re d trees falling on to power lines. “We have learned some lessons,” said Hank Cameron, Hank Cameron C h e r r y v i l l e’s director. One of the items that will be pursued further is possibly getting a generator for the community hall so it can be used as a gathering place if homes are without heat. “There is a big commercial kitchen there so we could feed people,” said Cameron.
Cameron also wants to hold discussions with B.C. Hydro about cutting back tree limbs near power lines so further outages can be avoided. “They are reluctant to do anything until trees come down,” he said. “We need to be proactive and clear anything that looks like a hazard.” Residents are also being urged to use last week’s outage as a reminder that emergencies can occur any time. “Be prepared at home and look after each other,” said Cameron, adding that residents rallied behind each other during the storm. With no electricity, some residents were unable to use their well because they need power to operate. That meant fuel for generators and bottled water were in high demand. “Frank’s Store and the Emporium deserve full credit for staying open (through the use of generators),” said Cameron. “I am really proud of everyone in the community.”
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“The witness who reported the accident had a video of the event because of his dash cam,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. A woman in the SUV got out of the vehicle and checked on the pedestrian. “The woman told people who were coming to the scene that he was fine. She then jumped back into her vehicle and left,” said Molendyk. “The victim in this crash was lying unconscious on the side of the road.” The pedestrian was taken to hospital and he was reported to be in stable condition Friday morning although the extent of his injuries are still undetermined. At the time of the accident, the victim was wearing all black and was walking northbound on Kalamalka Road, the same direction as the SUV. The woman in the SUV is described as Caucasian with brown hair tied back and wearing a dark jacket and Capri type pants. She is about five-foot-two to five-foot-four in height. The driver was still being sought at press time. The driver and anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to call the RCMP at 250545-7171.
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Missing woman sought Morning Star Staff
Public assistance is being sought to find a missing Vernon woman. On Thursday shortly after 6 p.m, the Vernon RCMP were called to assist a local man find is common-in-law wife. The man told police he and Johanna Frouws, had driven to the liquor store near the Vernon Square Safeway on 32nd Street. He went into the store to purchase some beer and she waited in the car. Johanna Frouws “When he came out of the store, Frouws was no longer in
the vehicle,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson. “The vehicle was where he parked it along with the keys.” Frouws is described as a Caucasian woman, 58-years-old, green eyes, brown hair, five-footseven and 128 pounds. “The husband said there is no indication anything was wrong, and the behaviour is considered out of character for her,” said Molendyk. “His wife’s cell phone was left behind as well.” All attempts to find her so far have come up empty. Anyone with information on Frouws’ whereabouts is asked to call the Vernon RCMP detachment at 250-545-7171.
Busy year for police detachment Morning Star Staff
It was another busy year for the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP. In 2014, the local detachment generated 28,149 files. That’s up from 27,655 in 2013. “Any phone call that comes in to the police generates a file,” said RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “That could range from a lost wallet to an assault.” It was also a busy year for the five-member North Okanagan Traffic Services. Police officers handled 109 impaired investigations throughout the North Okanagan, and impounded 78 vehicles for excessive speeding in 2014.
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There has been an arrest made in a recent Vernon robbery. On Jan. 6, money and cigarettes were stolen from the Safeway gas bar on 32nd Street. On Thursday afternoon, RCMP officers involved in the investigation identified and arrested a 19-year-old Vernon man. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and was expected to appear in court Friday to answer to charges of armed robbery, failure to comply with probation and possibly obstruction.
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Real estate sales climb in North Okanagan Morning Star Staff
Real estate activity was strong last year in the North Okanagan. Overall 2014 sales improved by 28.1 per
cent per cent over 2013 (to 1,992 units from 1,555). Single family home sales were up 30.3 per cent to 1,019 units from
782, while the sale of townhouses rose by 15.8 per cent to 256 from 221. Apartments climbed by 31.9 per cent from 97 to 128 compared to the previous year. “Despite a slow start
to 2014, sales began to bounce back in March and the steady upward trend accelerated into an extraordinarily busy and fast-paced summer and fall,” said Darcy Griffiths, Okanagan Mainline Real Estate
Board president and a Vernon realtor. In December, there were 114 properties sold in the North Okanagan, up 17.5 per cent from 97 units during the same month in 2013.
Total residential sales for the month were up 14.3 per cent over last year, with 96 units sold compared to 84. There were 48 single-family home sales, a 7.7 per cent decrease compared to
52 in December 2013, according to the real estate board “The conditions in our board area were at the cusp between a balanced and seller’s market in December,” said Griffiths.
Fleming still chair of electoral committee richard rolke Morning Star Staff
Leadership within the Electoral Area Advisory Committee has remained stable. Bob Fleming, BX-Swan Lake director, has been acclaimed to a second year as chairperson of the group which oversees issues for the five rural areas in the Regional District of North Okanagan.
“We have a new member from Cherryville (Hank Cameron) who is very active and we all have issues of importance in our areas,” said Fleming. In rural Enderby, recreational activities are being reviewed on the Shuswap River and whether some form of regulations are Bob Fleming needed to reduce potential conflicts. Other issues expected to be on the
agenda for 2015 include sewer service at Silver Star, water quality and land use along Swan Lake and an ongoing study into water quality standards at Cosens Bay. “We are also looking at a potential new subdivision on Silver Star Road and we are working on plans for the Kalamalka LakeCrystal Waters trail,” said Fleming. Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star director, will serve as GVAC vice-chairperson for 2015.
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Heavy smoke from a fire in the basement forced three Vernon residents out of their home Friday. Vernon Fire Rescue was called out to the home in the 4100 block of 33rd Street (in the Alexis Park area) shortly after midnight. The fire, which crews were back on scene investigating Friday, appears to be from a short circuit in an electrical device, said deputy chief Jack Blair. “It looks like just a big blob of plastic right now,” said Blair, who could not tell what the device was. Three occupants of the single-family home were taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital for possible smoke inhalation. “It (burning plastic) emits a very heavy black smoke.” Emergency Social Services was also called in to provide temporary housing to the residents while the heavy smoke damage is cleaned up.
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Assent on rail corridor sought Morning Star Staff
Lake Country residents can now decide if they support borrowing funds to purchase a rail corridor. On Friday, the Lake Country council initiated an alternative approval process. It is seeking elector approval to borrow up to $2.6 million to fund 50 per cent of the purchase of the discontinued CN rail line within Lake Country. “Anyone that supports the borrowing for this purchase does not need to do anything,” said Reyna Seabrook, corporate services manager. Lake Country voters opposed to the borrowing must submit an established elector response form with an original signature by Feb. 23 at noon. In order to keep track of how many forms have been distributed, forms can be picked up at the municipal office starting Wednesday or they can be mailed upon
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Lake Country wants to borrow $2.6 million to buy a rail corridor. request. If less than 10 per cent of Lake Country’s 9,315 eligible electors object to the borrowing, the district can borrow the funds through the Municipal Financial Authority and pay the back over 20 years. “This may result in the average residential dwelling valued at $475,000 seeing an equivalent value property tax increase of about $27 per year
over 20 years,” said Seybrook. The City of Kelowna will invest in the remaining 50 per cent of the CN rail line lands within Lake Country to minimize the tax impact on Lake Country residents and help protect the opportunity to acquire the entire CN rail line. Lake Country has identified some portions of surplus lands to protect for the benefit of the community but the
sale of remaining surplus lands will go directly to reducing Kelowna’s 50 per cent investment in Lake Country lands and increase Lake Country’s ownership. Over time Lake Country will purchase Kelowna’s 50 per cent investment in the lands back. “The district is committed to ensuring the process is transparent and informative to all citizens,” said Seybrook of the AAP. “Information will be provided through a variety of channels including the news media, website, social media and public open houses to interact with staff.” Open houses will be held Jan. 21 at the municipal office from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Jan. 22 at the Oyama Community Hall from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. The overall price tag for the rail line is $22 million and it also involves the Regional District of North Okanagan.
Fairbairn sets the tone for RDNO RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
The Regional District of North Okanagan’s chairperson wants an active board. Rick Fairbairn used the first meeting of 2015 Wednesday to set the tone for the Rick Fairbairn coming 12-month term by saying that he plans to keep directors informed about
what he is doing. “About once a month I will have a written report that outlines what’s been going on to further communication,” said Fairbairn, who is also the director for rural Lumby. “If there are issues board members feel are important and should be considered on the (meeting) agenda, they can bring them forward.” Fairbairn has also made committee appointments for 2015. Director Bob Fleming will be the appointee to the fire training centre policy
board while director Herman Halvorson will attend Fraser Basin Council meetings. Representatives to the Okanagan Basin Water Board will be directors Juliette Cunningham, Doug Dirk and Fleming, while director Brian Quiring will go to the Okanagan Film Commission. Director Shirley Fowler returns to the Sterile Insect Release board while director Mike Macnabb is back at Okanagan Regional Library. Director Hank Cameron has been sent to the Southern Interior Mountain Pine Beetle Action Committee.
Regional district wants greater role with province RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Local politicians want more of a voice in Victoria. The Regional District of North Okanagan board will send letters to various provincial ministries calling for longer time frames for consultation and feedback from local jurisdictions. Among the ministries that will be approached is health. “There are issues around expansion of the hospital and water is part of its mandate,” said director Juliette Cunningham. Other provincial ministries that will be approached are agriculture, transportation, community develop-
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Snow day times two
think it was about 8 p.m. or so on Monday night, after the thrilling hockey game on TV, when my son and I headed outdoors for the fourth time that day to shovel whatever the snow gods had decided to send our way in the last four hours or so, when we looked up to what seemed like a miracle. A virtually clear sky. A sky you could actually see, well as much as you can see in the dark. In other words, it had actually stopped snowing for the first time in what was now being measured in days, not hours. The sense of relief was huge. Now I don’t mind Glenn Mitchell shovelling so much, as I’ve mentioned before it’s my main form of exercise, but it was getting ridiculous, or silly, and even a little scary as the white stuff kept coming and coming and coming and...... Once it stopped you could actually start counting your blessings, you know like this only happens every century or so, that this was nothing to what Buffalo, New York endured earlier this winter (although they are way more used to this kind of thing), at least it was light and dry snow (can you imagine if it was a couple degrees warmer and it was big, wet, fluffy, heavy stuff?) and once you got past all the inconvenience and hard work that the white stuff creates and you could take a second to look around and ignore the messy streets and how it was going to be hell getting to work the next day, it was truly a magical winter wonderland... Of course when you’re trying to figure out where to put all the newfound white stuff the magical part can get lost pretty quick. Still, I was happy it had stopped snowing and hopefully the worst was over. Alas, by the time we had almost wrapped up the latest snow-shovelling expedition, the rain pellets had started to fall on my Toronto Blue Jays hat
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and I wasn’t sure what that would amount to but it still seemed better somehow. It was ironic that I had already previously booked off work on Monday for a day owed and now it had turned into a Snow Day. My kids didn’t have to go to college, although one somehow doesn’t have classes on that day anyway, and my wife only got to work because we took the 4X4, so I felt a little cheated somehow. OK, call me petty, but my day of doing chores around the house and getting in a little holiday reading that I never got around to never really happened (yeah, like the chores would’ve got done anyway). But I quickly got over my selfish snit as I realized my busted little day off scenario was pretty minor compared to what other people were dealing with thanks to Mother Nature. I also have to come clean on another front too as on more than one occasion I’ve taken prognosticators to task for weather alerts that never materialized into anything. Well, on Friday they warned us this was coming so we had time to prepare, so well done. Except I don’t think they knew it would be as bad as it was because I was hearing predictions of 15 to 25 centimetres and it was more like 40 centimetres or more. Of course, being among the 50-something set, talking about centimetres is still foreign to my brain and I always want to know “so how many inches is that, or in this case, how many feet is that?” I actually do remember that 2.5 cm roughly equals an inch so it’s around 16 inches if I know what I’m talking about (and I Googled it too just to be sure so I think I’m OK). And I don’t know, maybe it’s just me, but 16 inches of snow in two days sounds like way more than 40 cm, even though intellectually I do understand it’s the same. Why that’s nearly a foot-and-a-half and I swear it was closer to two feet in my neighbourhood, which of course is what it will be when we start telling the stories over and over beginning with the phrase “Remember when......”
There’s no question that last week’s snow storm created significant challenge for all jurisdictions when it came to keeping roads open. And our hats are off to all of the crews who battled ongoing flakes that accumulated into about 40 centimetres of white stuff over two days. It was a tremendous response to a historic situation. However, one can understand the concerns coming from residents of rural communities in the North Okanagan who say some roads were impassable for up to four days. Unlike their urban counterparts, most rural residents don’t have access to transit and they can’t easily walk to vital services because of long distances involved. Roads are their link to the outside world. In some cases during and after the snow storm, residents plowed roads with their tractors but that’s not ideal as liability risks could ensue for the resident, road maintenance company and the Ministry of Transportation, which is responsible for rural routes. What needs to happen now is for the North Okanagan electoral area directors to sit down with JPW Road and Bridge, the local contractor, and discuss what procedures the company followed during the storm and the concerns coming from residents. There is also a need to meet with MLAs Greg Kyllo and Eric Foster to determine if the provincial government is providing contractors with sufficient financial resources to plow snow, especially during emergencies. This is not about pointing fingers or playing the blame game, but about ensuring public safety no matter where those residents live.
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A grand opportunity for the region
would like to say that I think the opportunity for Kelowna, Lake Country and the Regional District of North Okanagan to purchase the CN Rail line to possibly be developed into a rails trails system, is a once in a life time opportunity. Obtaining and building this stretch of land into trails will also open the door to many more tourists to the Okanagan area, specifically Kelowna through to Vernon. My understanding is that if we, the community, do not purchase this stretch of land, it will be sold off as private sales. We will never have this opportunity again. If we keep community minded, this stretch of land could be developed to ensure that everyone can enjoy it. It is easy access to walking and biking along the lakes, which would provide a safe trails vs walking or cycling along the highway. Because the grade is so gradual, those that are wheelchair dependent or using other walking aids would be able to access and use the trail. Others that would use this trail include young and old alike, families, athletes, QUESTIONS RAISED Recently in my capacity of branch editor for the Okanagan Historical Society, I attended our semi-annual general meeting. I was there principally to give a report on what I had done throughout the year and plead for more manuscripts from our members. Deputy chief Skolrood gave a verbal report on the history of the Vernon Fire Department from 1891 to the present. Although it was all interesting, the last five years really resonated with me. We have grown from one hall in 2010 to three by the end of 2014. Two of these halls are essentially unstaffed. As of yesterday, we had a chief, two deputies, a training captain, at least four dispatchers, a mechanic and 24 to 25 full-time firefighters. There are also a variable number of paid on-call firefighters. When I asked the deputy chief how much a full-time firefighters' wages and benefits were, he said he didn’t know but thought
outdoor enthusiasts, bird watchers, dog walkers and the list can go on and on. The views along the CN Rail are varied and changing from beginning to end and these views cannot be seen or enjoyed in their entireties when driving by.
they started at around $55,000 per anum. His response struck me as odd for two reasons. First, it is unusual that an administrator does not know almost exactly what workers' costs are, and the fact that $55,000 seemed low for workers in a dangerous and highly specialized job. It came to me on the way home that there are a lot of other questions that taxpayers don’t ask or don’t get answers to. On reflection more questions came to mind. I would like to put them publicly, so before the next round of referenda, we know how much our true mandatory costs are. In respect to the fire department: How much exactly is a full-time firefighter's mid-range wage and benefit package? What is a paid on-call firefighter? How is this different from a volunteer? Do they get preference in respect to full-time positions? What would it cost Okanagan Landing/ Vernon residents for the
There are many other communities in the Okanagan that have trails or pathways for walking and biking along lake shores. There are pathways in Osoyoos, Penticton, the trail between Okanagan Falls and Penticton, and in Peachland to
same level of service as Vernon is this was done by staffing the Okanagan Landing hall. How will you staff Predator Ridge? Do you have any plans for Canadian Lakeview Estates? How much are administrative costs as a percentage of workers' remuneration? How much of your time is spent on large structural fires as opposed to health emergencies, car accidents and wildfires? In respect to policing; How much does the average member cost in wages and benefits? How much are overtime costs? How does this compare to municipal forces? What is the actual cost to Vernon for administration, and rolling stock? How many members are we billed for? How many are actually working a shift? Do the RCMP members that Vernon pays for work exclusively in Vernon? How many bylaw officers does
name a few. I have used, enjoyed and continue to use and go back to these trails and pathways. As well, I have met and talked to many people from out of town, that return year after year to the Okanagan. These people are aware of and use the Okanagan trails. It would be such a benefit for them and our community if we could add another trail. In the end, it would be a shame if we turned down this opportunity to build an easy access trail system that would enhance our communities, draw in tourists and ultimately leave a wonderful legacy for our children and grandchildren. This is a grand opportunity for our region and I would hope that individuals can look at all the benefits vs the cost. Yes I realize there is a cost to it, but the cost per household per year is minimal and the benefits will long outlive the cost. In the end, I do not want to be the one to tell my grandchildren that the rails to trails did not come to fruition because the almighty dollar was more important than our health and wellness. Brenda Johnson
Vernon have? What are their wages and benefits mid-range? Do meter fees and tickets pay for bylaw officers? What was the average rise in municipal workers' salaries over the last 10 years? What were the tax increases over the same period of time? By the way, I started writing this before I read about my neighbour's death Nov. 9. Our condolences, and also to all of the Sunset Properties community. An idea, perhaps if we shifted things around a bit, and paid the province a little bit, we could get a paramedic crew stationed out here in our disused fire hall. They are good digs I’ve seen it personally. If I come across as curmudgeonly, it is because many of us that live in Vernon are economically flat-liners. We live on fixed incomes that are eroded constantly by inflation. Because of this, we have to be prudent in respect to voting and know the true costs. Bill Dunsmore
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Ice time at OTR examined RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
A taxpayer subsidy of a private arena could still ultimately end. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has agreed to provide $9,000 to the Greater Vernon Minor Hockey Association for rent at Okanagan Training Rink for the remainder of the 2014/15 season (March). Cunningham However, GVAC is still reviewing whether ice time at the private arena is needed long-term. “We’re really looking to optimize what we offer taxpayers in our own facilities,” said chairperson Juliette Cunningham of Kal Tire Place
and Priest Valley Arena. About 280 to 300 hours per year are rented for minor hockey at OTR. GVAC began renting ice time at OTR in the mid-1990s when Civic and Priest Valley arenas were at capacity. When Kal Tire Place first opened in 2001, ice time at OTR was reduced, but some usage by young children has continued at OTR so older children and adults can have earlier ice times at the public arenas. But options are now being considered to increase use at the public facilities, including possibly using temporary boards so there is smaller play surfaces for young hockey players. “We believe time can be made available if we shift some user groups,” said Doug Ross, recreation manager for the City of Vernon, which oversees programming.
YOU AND THE LAW WHEN IS IT UNFAIR TO SPLIT FAMILY ASSETS EQUALLY? By Janice Mucalov, LL.B.
After your marriage ends, do you and your spouse each get half of what you own? Not necessarily.
So in August, 2013, Jenny got a court order to sell the house. The sale resulted in net proceeds of about $70,000.
The Family Law Act came into play in B.C. on March 18, 2013. It empowers the court to order an unequal division of family assets (and debts) if splitting them 50-50 would be “significantly unfair.” A recent case illustrates this.
Explaining why splitting the house sale proceeds in half would be significantly unfair here, the court said: “… there are elements to this case that clearly militate against dividing up the proceeds of sale equally between the parties. …[Jack] intended [Jenny] to have the equity from the matrimonial home in lieu of child support. While that might have made sense to the parties at the time, it reflects a view that all of the [other] matrimonial property, including the equipment and vehicles worth approximately $100,000, belonged to [Jack] to dispose of as he saw fit without regard to [Jenny’s] interests... If the proceeds from the sale of the matrimonial home were divided equally …, [Jack] would be receiving a double benefit – giving [Jenny] the home in lieu of child support and then effectively clawing half of it back, while still retaining … the equipment and vehicles.”
Jack and Jenny (names changed) married in 1997 and had four children. They separated in 2009. In early 2013, Jenny got an order for sole custody of the kids, and Jack was ordered to pay child support of $754 a month. Jenny applied to the court in July, 2013 to deal with the division of the money from the sale of their house. (Jenny was also granted a divorce.) The court looks at several things to decide if an equal split of family property would be significantly unfair, including: • the length of your relationship • any agreements you’ve made with each other • contributions made by you to the other’s career
As well, the court can look at “any other factor … that may lead to significant unfairness.” That’s what the court did here. Early in 2010, Jack and Jenny agreed between themselves that Jack would keep about $100,000 worth of business equipment and vehicles, and Jenny would get the house instead of child support. Jenny afterwards paid the mortgage on the house with help from her family, but despite the “agreement” (and a later one where Jack “gifted” the house to her if she paid off their family loans to buy the house), the house was never transferred to her.
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The court decided Jenny should get all the house sale money. This would take care of Jack’s outstanding child support obligations from the time of their separation to March 1, 2014 (over $35,000). He could keep the roughly $100,000 worth of business equipment and vehicles that he got in 2010.
Nick Vlahos
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In addition to an unequal asset split in some cases, certain assets – like those acquired by one spouse before the relationship – may be excluded altogether from the division of family property. If you and your spouse have separated, seek legal help – a family lawyer can help guide you through the maze.
This column has been written with the assistance of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP. The column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact Nick Vlahos of Allan • Francis • Pringle LLP for legal advice concerning your particular case.
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BX fire hall to expand RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
A local fire department has been given the green light to expand. The Regional District of North Okanagan has adopted a bylaw that will see up to $1.5 million borrowed to increase the size of the BX-Swan Lake fire hall on Silver Star Road. “They are really constrained in the building,” said director Mike Macnabb of the volunteer firefighters. “They need space for training rooms and drills. It will make it easier for the paid-oncall members to work.” In some cases, the size of truck and other equipment has left little room for firefighters to walk. “The safety concern is being addressed,” said director Bob Fleming. RDNO sought voter consent for borrowing funds through the alternate approval process. If 462 people had signed a petition, borrowing would have been defeated, but only three people signed. “We have tried to make this (expansion) as inexpensive as possible,” said Macnabb. The debt load will be covered over 20 years by property owners within the BX-Swan Lake fire protection area.
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Entire region part of plan RICHARD ROLKE
“We work collaboratively to understand who is doing what.”
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An ongoing issue for the Regional District of North Okanagan is to let residents know about the scope of services they receive. RDNO covers from east of Cherryville to the west side of Okanagan Lake and from Cosens Bay to half-way up Mara Lake. “It’s not one size fits all,” said chairperson Rick Fairbairn of the services the regional district provides to communities and individual neighbourhoods. “It’s accommodating what each jurisdiction wants.” Because Greater Vernon has the largest population base, much of RDNO’s focus appears to be there, whether it’s water, culture or recreation. However, the regional district also operates water systems at Kingfisher and Mabel Lake and funds fire protection in BX-Swan Lake, rural Lumby and rural Enderby. It is responsible for solid waste management (landfills) in the entire region and staff handle land use planning in the electoral areas, as well as in the smaller municipalities under contract. The goal is to try and meet the needs of residents. “The Gunter Ellison water service (next to Enderby) is not huge but for those 11 properties, it’s important,” said David Sewell, RDNO chief administrative officer. Co-operation among the member jurisdictions — five electoral areas and six municipalities — is important. “We have a role and local jurisdictions have a role. We work collaboratively to understand who is
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doing what,” said Sewell. A primary focus in 2015 will be the regional growth strategy and ensuring land use practises are sustainable for the long-term in a growing region. “What ever impacts one jurisdiction, there is spill-over into other jurisdictions,” said Fairbairn of the need to work together on issues like land use planning and transportation. The regional growth strategy is also a key part of the region’s economic development strategy, such as determining where industry can be located. Elected officials and staff will also be busy in the new year working on Greater Vernon’s master water plan after a majority of voters defeated borrowing $70 million for water system upgrades in November. “We will have to determine how to deal with the Interior Health Authority,” said Fairbairn. RDNO will also be wrapping up a review of services, including building inspection. Reviews have dominated the agenda for the last few years as officials wanted to determine if services were viable and meeting jurisdictions’ needs. “We want to get back to focusing on service provision and delivering the best services possible to the public,” said Sewell.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR JANUARY 15 – FEBRUARY 15, 2015 Welcome The Board of Education for School District No.22 (Vernon) would like to welcome those children entering the school system this year. The Kindergarten program operates for the full day on every school day. Priority in attending a specific school will be given to students living in the applicable catchment areas. Birthdates To enter Kindergarten in September of 2015, children must be five (5) years of age on or before December 31, 2015. Please bring your child’s Birth Certificate, Immunization Record (if available) and Care Card/BC Services Card on the day of registration. Registration Times/Dates Registration for children starting school in September 2015 will be held at all District Elementary Schools from January 15 to February 15, 2015 between 9:00 am and 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Registration must be completed in person. Faxed registrations will not be accepted. Parents wishing to register their child in the French Immersion Program for the 2015/2016 school year are asked to complete kindergarten registration at Beairsto Elementary School between January 15 and February 15, 2015. Parents wishing to register their kindergarten child in the vLearn Home Based Learning Program are asked to call the vLearn Office at 250-5420249 to make arrangements.s. Important Information All new registrants will need a Birth Certificate, Immunization Record (if available) and Care Card/BC Services Card. For an immunization appt. call Interior Health at 250-549-5721. Proof of residency is required at time of registration. Please provide a copy of one parent/guardian’s BC driver’s license, utility bill or tax notice that clearly identifies the name and current address. Priority will be given to students living in the applicable catchment areas. Parents are welcome to call the District Office (250-542-3331) or any school principal to clarify the neighbourhood school in their location, registration procedures, or other concerns regarding their child’s education
SD22 ACADEMIES / SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION NIGHT JANUARY 14, 2015 - 7 pm at VERNON SECONDARY SCHOOL GYM School District 22 (Vernon) invites all interested parents, including Home School and Independent School parents and students to an information evening regarding specialized learning opportunities for students. The evening will begin at 7:00 pm in the VSS gymnasium with an introduction by Superintendent Joe Rogers. Breakout sessions will follow with short presentations by each group. Parents and students will be able to get more information at those sessions or by picking up a brochure from the program presenter. Each session will run twice during the evening and room locations will be posted. Following is a listing of sessions and applicable grades:
vLearn (K-12)
Snowsports Academy (8-12)
Earthquest Academy (11-12)
Hockey Academy (8-12)
Baseball Academy (8-12)
Students without Borders Academy (11-12)
RCMP Youth Academy (11-12)
Soccer Academy (8-12)
Forestry (11-12)
Vernon Community School (7-9)
High Performers Programs (8-12)
Late French Immersion (6-7)
Montessori (1-6)
Apprenticeship Programs (10-12)
Applications for Academies/Specialized Programs will begin at 9:00 am January 15, 2015. Specifics for the application process will be provided at the information evening.
Vernon Secondary School – Gymnasium January 14, 2015 – 7:00 pm We hope to see you there!
FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION 2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR JANUARY 15 - FEBRUARY 15, 2015
Harwood Elementary, Alexis Park Elementary and École Beairsto Schools are pleased to host the elementary French Immersion Program for September 2015. FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN To enter kindergarten, children must be five (5) years of age or older on or before December 31, 2015. The Kindergarten Program is limited to 88 students and is an all day program operating at both Alexis Park and Harwood Elementary schools. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis (beginning January 15, 2015) for SD22 resident students. Out of district students will be waitlisted. All French Immersion Kindergarten registrations will take place at Beairsto Elementary. Kindergarten students will be placed at Harwood or Alexis Park depending on their catchment area, the need to balance classes by gender, learning issues, date/time of registration, special family circumstances and transportation schedules. We cannot guarantee that there will be transportation provided at no cost. A district transportation committee will be reporting to the Board in late February, 2015. There may be a fee for transportation. GRADE ONE TRANSFER INTO FRENCH IMMERSION To enter grade one, children must be six (6) years of age or older on or before December 31, 2015. Please complete the transfer request at your present school. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis (beginning January 15, 2015) for SD22 resident students. Out of district students will be waitlisted. *Students currently attending French Immersion kindergarten at Harwood or Alexis Park Elementary, do not need request a transfer to Beairsto for grade one. LATE FRENCH IMMERSION Late Immersion entry begins in Grade 6 and is a two year program. It is limited to 30 students per class and is based on a first come, first served basis. Late Immersion application forms can be completed at Harwood Elementary School beginning January 15, 2015 at 9:00 am. A parent information meeting will be held on January 12 at 7:00 pm at Harwood Elementary and January 14 at 7:00 pm at Vernon Secondary. Please note: Children may enter the Early Immersion Program at either kindergarten or grade one, or the Late French Immersion Program at Grade 6. Parents and students do not need to be able to speak French.
STUDENT TRANSFERS & NEW STUDENTS 2015/2016 School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently making plans for the upcoming school year. We wish to remind parents of the following: in accordance with School District Policy 9.11.0, students who wish to transfer to another school beginning September 2015, must make application to transfer between January 15 and February 15, 2015 to be given consideration. Transfer requests are based on the following prioritized criteria: 1. A catchment area child 2. A non-catchment area child 3. A non-school district child Students wishing to transfer from their catchment area school cannot be guaranteed bus transportation. Transfer requests are valid for one school year only. Please Note: Parents wishing to apply for Montessori, Late French Immersion or Vernon Community School need to complete their applications at: Montessori Silver Star Elementary Late French Immersion Harwood Elementary Vernon Community School Fulton Secondary The application process begins January 15 at 9:00 am. Your application will be time and date stamped at the above schools. Students on a current transfer waitlist this school year must re-apply January 15, 2015 for the 2015/2016 school year. If they wish to remain waitlisted for second semester of the current school year, they do not need to re-apply but that application will not remain valid for the 2015-2016 school year. Transfer requests are approved if the receiving school has available space in the appropriate classes, grades or programs. In some schools, space availability may not be determined until the first week of school in September after all catchment area students have been registered and scheduled. All Transfer requests for 2015/2016 will be waitlisted. Those who apply by February 15 will be advised of their status by April 15. Those applying after February 15 may be waitlisted until the start of the next school year.
Registration for kindergarten will take place from January 15- February 15, 2015 between the hours of 9:00 am – 11:30 am and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Registration must be completed in person. Faxed registrations will not be accepted.
You are welcome to contact the principal of any school to arrange for a tour of the facility and a more in-depth discussion of that school’s attributes. Applications submitted by new students to out-of-catchment schools will be considered in the same manner as transfer requests. Acceptance cannot be guaranteed. Registration forms and transfer applications are available from any school office or on the SD22 website.
All new registrants will need a Birth Certificate, Immunization Record (if avail) and Care Card/ BC Services Card. For an immunization appt. call Interior Health at 250-549-5721. Proof of residency is required at time of registration. Please provide a copy of one parent/guardian’s BC driver’s license, utility bill or tax notice that clearly identifies the current address.
Names of Principals and school phone numbers are available by calling the Board Office at 250-542-3331 or by accessing our website at www.sd22.bc.ca. School District 22 – A Great Place to Learn!
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The 2,300 fans at Kal Tire Place were likely well entertained Friday night. The opposing coaches were not so easily impressed as they watched the Vernon Vipers sneak past the Prince George Spruce Kings 5-3 in an edgy, fast-paced B.C. Hockey League tilt. Kings’ head coach Dave Dupas said his team played pond hockey most of the night, while Vernon bench boss Mark Ferner said his was just plain sloppy for the better part of two periods. “We just came out flat and stood around to see what kind of game it was going to be instead of going out and initiating and try to set the tone,” said Ferner. “For two periods, it wasn’t a very good effort by us.” Dupas, former coach of the North Okanagan Junior B Knights, added: “They were more structured than we were and created some offence. We were too loose.” Nicholas Rasovic netted the winner 5:34 into the third period, tucking the rebound off a shot by linemate Colton McCarthy under netminder Jesse Jenks. Rasovic, McCarthy and second star Riley Brandt were in the Spruce Kings’ faces all night, chirping and delivering hard hits while combining for four points. “We started off really slow, but overall, we came through and that’s what good teams do,” said Brandt, a Trail native. “We came back in the third and ended up getting it done.” McCarthy, a Salmon Arm product who started the year with the WHL Prince Albert Raiders, gave Vernon its first lead early in the second frame after the teams were deadlocked 1-1 after 20 minutes. The play started when Brandt rushed up ice with d-man Brandon Egli and threw the puck on net. Rasovic ended up on top of Jenks, leaving McCarthy with a chip shot for his fourth of the year. The Kings, third in the Mainland Division at 18-16-0-4, got on the board first as Marco Ballarin (3rd goal) picked the top left corner on Danny Todosychuk after barreling up
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Thomas Aldworth of the Vernon Vipers and Viktor Dombrovskiy of the Prince George Spruce Kings collide as they battle over a loose puck in BCHL action Friday night at Kal Tire Place. Vernon won 5-3. the right wing at 6:08. Liam Coughlin (15th) responded just over a minute later for the 24-111-2 Snakes when he buried his own rebound on Jenks’ doorstep, on a powerplay, assisted by Liam Finlay and Luke Shiplo. The intensity picked up as the first period went on, with Egli planting Prince George’s Cole McCaskill into the boards as he tried to gain the Viper blueline. After that, TJ Dumonceaux laid a solid check that sent Sprucies’ d-man Ryan Fritz hard into the boards. The Rochester, N.Y. product needed assistance to hobble off the ice with an apparent leg injury. After McCarthy’s snipe, the
Kings made it 2-2 when Michael Buonincontri (14th) tucked a rebound past Todosychuk after the Vernon tender had made a strong first save on an odd-man rush. A shift earlier, Todosychuk had made a terrific cross-crease safe on Ballarin on a 2-on-1 with Jeremiah Luedtke. Todosychuk, who has battled injuries all year, appeared to tweak a muscle on the play, but gutted it out to finish with 24 stops. “It shows he’s got a lot of character and that he’s battling and that everyone else can just suck it up and play,” said Brandt. “Danny came back after that first goal and ended up playing well for us. He did a really good job tonight.”
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Midway through the second period, Dumonceaux (17th), named first star, capped a gorgeous three-way passing play with d-man Johnny Coughlin and Liam Coughlin to restore the Vipers’ lead heading into period three. Prince George blueliner Victor Dombrovskiy (3rd) equalized for the visitors yet again by rifling a point shot off the post, and in off Todosychuk during an early third-period powerplay. The Kings went 1-for-6 on the man advantage, while Vernon converted once on two attempts. “It was a good boost but unfortunately we couldn’t follow up with the next goal,” said Dombrovskiy, one of the few veterans on a rookie-laden Kings’ blueline. The Snakes stormed ahead on Rasovic’s goal, then sealed the win when Liam Finlay (15th) deftly redirected Anthony Latina’s centring shot past Jenks at 13:39. Jenks looked solid in recording 34 saves. While Dupas agreed the Kings matched Vernon’s physicality, he said they were unable to use it to their advantage. “Maybe if you count all the hits, but it’s the battles that we won when we made those hits,” said Dupas. “Although we threw some hits and we were trying to stand in there, the times we came away with the puck was maybe 25 per cent of the time. “If you’re going to lose all those battles, you’re not going to win hockey games.” Vernon entertained the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (18-14-1-3) Saturday at Kal Tire Place, and will end a threegame weekend today (4 p.m.) in Surrey against the last-place Eagles (7-30-0-3). SNAKE BITES: Ferner missed Saturday’s game to attend the funeral service for his brother, Darrell Ferner, 59, who lost a short battle with a rare form of cancer in late November. Assistant coaches Kevin Kraus and Eric Godard will man the bench in his absence. Ferner will rejoin the team today in Surrey...An estimated 200 Aussie fans made their way down from Silver Star to take in Friday’s game.
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The Vernon Source For Sports Vipers were 2-0 after Friday night play at the Paul Brenner Memorial Bantam Tier 2 Hockey Tournament in Chilliwack. Game MVP Eric Noren and Joe Eggert each pocketed 3+3 as the Vipers ambushed the Salmon Arm Silvertips 10-0 Friday night. Dawson Chase, with a deuce, Kael Black and Lee Christensen rounded out the offence. Caden Bracken earned a pair of helpers. Earlier Friday, captain Dylan Sedlacek scored twice as the Vipers brushed off the Yellowknife Wolfpack 7-3. Eggert opened the Vernon offence five minutes in, while Noren made it 2-0 two minutes later on a shorthanded backhand, assisted by Eggert and Mika Burns. Sedlacek, a d-man, pushed the lead to 3-0 on a point shot on the powerplay, from Damian Coljee-Fehr, with seven minutes left in the first period. Yellowknife counted two quick powerplay snipes early in the third and tied it at 13:31 on an odd-man rush. Chase converted a feed from Coljee-Fehr to make it 4-3 Vernon. Sedlacek hit Noren with a stretch pass and Noren fed a backhand to Eggert, who tucked in the puck for the 5-3 snipe.
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a rock star life, but he’s mature enough to know it can be gone in a New York minute. He was the consummate Captain Canada and will one year soon wear a letter alongside Ottawa captain Erik Karlsson. Canada centre Max Domi told Mike Brophy of NHL.com: “He’s the happiest guy we have all met. He’s a great leader on and off the ice.” Said Robert Dirk, who coached Lazar in Midget at the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton: “I’ve seen that smile before. He’s working for everything he’s getting.” Dirk, who believes Lazar will enjoy a 20-year career, loved Lazar’s play in the world juniors. “He was the steadying influence I felt up front,” Dirk told Black Press Sports. “Nothing flashy, but, at times he was flashy. Just professional. Being in Ottawa for the first half of the season, he’s learning that professional mentality. You don’t have to be flashy, you just have to get the job done. That’s what he did.” Lazar’s folks, Dave, employed by Kal Tire, and Karen, a one-time florist, are wonderful people and no surprise, they smile a lot. Lazar flew to Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon to rejoin the Senators. He was a healthy scratch and the TV cameras caught him smiling and laughing with a teammate outside the Sens’ dressing room. His calming personality is priceless and while his talent level is often compared to Milan Lucic of the Bruins and Mike Fisher of the Predators, Lazar may bring even more to the table as he progresses. Lucic, who also won a Memorial Cup, will never be as universally popular as Lazar, and the only gold Fisher ever sees is worn by his pop star wife Carrie Underwood. Lazar has just one goal through 27 games with the Senators and can still be sent back to Edmonton. Can’t see that happening after his nine points, class and moxy in the world juniors. Ironically, new Senators’ head coach Dave Cameron was behind Canada’s bench when they self destructed in a 2011 gold-medal loss to Russia. “I know,” laughed Lazar, when I revealed that trivia information. “He told me before I left, ‘Hockey Canada taught me how not to hold a lead.’” Cameron appears to be a patient and intelligent man. He knows he has a gem in Lazar. Part of Vernon has known about this joyous nugget for sometime now. Lazar is no secret now and we are pleased to share his smile with the rest of the nation, at least during the hockey season.
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fficially, Disneyland is the happiest place on earth. Being anywhere near hockey star Curtis Lazar is now unoffically the second happiest place. Many of us involved in Vernon minor hockey circles have seen that Duracell smile for several years. Lazar sported the perm-grin when he, Alex Gillies and Jordan Burns helped the Watkin Motors Mustangs take the 2008 Coca-Cola Winter Carnival Pee Wee Classic. When he left town to play academy hockey in Kelowna and Penticton, we saw the smile as he took in games involving his siblings Jenna, Ryan and Cory, or during the offseason. We saw Curtis flash the smile even wider when he guided Team B.C. to gold in the 2011 Winter Games in Halifax and again when BETWEEN THE LINES he helped the Edmonton Kevin Mitchell Oil Kings claim back-toback WHL titles and one Memorial Cup. Oh, and he was pretty stoked when the Ottawa Senators chose him in round one of the 2013 entry draft. The grin was golden Monday night when Lazar hoisted the World Junior trophy after Canada held off Russia 5-4 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. He’s just about 20 and Lazar is already being classed as a winner. I wondered if the emotions were different surrounding a Memorial Cup and a world junior crown. He discussed just that with Canadian goalie Zach Fucale, who backstoped the Halifax Mooseheads to the 2013 Memorial Cup, and they figured the road to the world junior gold, while a shorter journey than the Memorial Cup, is just as special. “It’s a Canadian tradition and you have a lot more people pulling for you,” said Lazar. TSN reports that a record-breaking average audience of 7.1 million Canadians watched the epic victory over Russia, making it the most-watched broadcast on record on specialty TV in Canada. So, the world juniors are definitely a big deal, as is Lazar across the nation. He’s a few dollars short of being a teenage millionaire, but money will never change this kid. He is the most grateful and grounded elite athlete I can remember covering. He knows he’s living
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The VSS Panthers split their Friday games at the Immaculata Mustangs Invitational Senior Girls Basketball Tournament in Kelowna. Lonny Mazurak’s Cats iced the Okanagan Mission Huskies 70-52 in a scrappy opener with game MVP Jordan Korol draining 22 points and Jordyn Cullum canning 19. “We pushed out to a 10-point lead in the first quarter, but couldn’t shake the pesky Huskies until the fourth quarter,” said Mazurak. Rebekah Salway was named top defensive player for VSS. Later Friday, the Panthers bowed 85-49 to No. 1-ranked Duchess Park Condors of Prince George. Korol sank 18 points and player of the game Cullum added a dozen. Katie Macgillivray was named top defensive player.
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The Panthers faced Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton for third place Saturday. In North Zone league play Wednesday night, Cullum flushed 18 points as the Panthers zapped the Fulton Maroons 79-49. Korol fired 15 points and Salway rang up 11 as VSS went on an early 13-2 run and added 17 unanswered points in the third quarter. VSS toppled Fulton 44-15 in junior girls action with Brianna Falk earning 10 points and Hayley Goselin bagging eight. In grade 8 girls action, Kelsey Falk collected 21 as the Panthers dispatched Fulton 57-12. Katie Peters added six points. Meanwhile, Fulton faced St. Ann’s Crusaders of Kamloops Saturday for third place at the Valleyview Vikings Senior AA Boys Tournament in Kamloops. The Maroons, ranked No. 7, fell 72-62 to No. 9 Valleyview Friday night. Tye Kitzman drained 20 points and six rebounds, Brandon Isaac had 14 points and Cory Ang and Karanmeet Khatra each had 11 points against the Vikes. “We led the whole game until they tied it with two-and-a-half minutes left,” said Fulton head coach Dale Olson. “We didn’t hit anything at the end and they did, which has been the story all tournament, and is typical of the first tournament after Christmas.” Earlier Friday, Fulton grounded the Salmon Arm Golds 68-52. Kitzman recorded 28 points and 13 boards, Isaac canned 18 points and eight boards and Khatra had eight points and six rebounds. The Maroons opened Thursday by grounding the fifth-ranked Golden Golden Eagles 64-52 behind 26 points and eight rebounds from Isaac. Kitzman recorded 22 points and 15 boards, while Ang chipped in with 12 points and eight assists.
Sedlacek buried a wrister from the point with Keeghan McRae earning the assist, while Nick Cherkowski completed the offence on a wrister, five-hole, from the top of the right circle. Forward Bracken enjoyed a stellar two-way showing for MVP. In Bantam Tier 3 action Saturday morning, Nick Mitchell produced 3+1 as the Vernon Fix Auto Vipers grounded the Prince George CUPE Cougars 8-4 at Civic Arena. Gavin Fleck, with a deuce, Lincoln Connor, Tanner Wright and Cole Johnston completed the Vernon offence in front of Dylan Blazek. Johnston added two helpers. Trinity Robbestad (2), Ryder Langthorn and Ashton Kraska answered for the Cougars, who trailed 5-0 midway through the first period. In Friday night Tier 3 mini tournament play, Sean Howard bagged goals two minutes apart late in the third period as the Vipers rallied to tie the West Kelowna Warriors 3-3 at Civic Arena. Dayton Bryan drew assists on both Howard snipes, while Fleck opened Vernon’s attack on a nifty pass by Lucas Halvorson. Scott McClarty, Zach Cooper and Noon Russett replied for West Kelowna. The West Coast Avalanche shut down the Thompson Okanagan Lakers 4-0 in B.C. Female Midget AAA Hockey League play Friday night at Civic. The second-place Avs improved to 18-6-1, while the fourth-place Lakers dipped to 11-12-2. Sydney Carter of Kamloops was in net for the Lakers. The same teams finish a three-game weekend series today (10:45 p.m.) at Kal Tire Place.
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It’s time to come home
new year begins with new beginnings and that renewal of hope for good fortune that seems to be the perennial lot of humankind in January as we begin another year. To all, best wishes for good health, peace and prosperity in 2015. I have been away for more than a month in the fleshpots of the east experiencing exotic foods and drink and being welcomed by my loving eastern family as the Pat Black returned prodigal son, or in my case, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and long lost friend. And while I have enjoyed all the events and activities of my extended family’s Christmas celebrations, it is time to return to my home in the Okanagan. They say that home is where the heart is and in my case this old axiom is true. The east is where I was born, raised and educated for my first 60 years but my heart found its home finally in Vernon. I just knew I had to be here from my first visit to the Okanagan more than 40 years ago. And I have never regretted moving here more than 20 years ago. In fact, each time I visit Toronto and environs it reaf-
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firms my choice. I need the beauty that surrounds me here and nature’s bounty that feeds my soul. So what is happening in town other than the big snow that I so readily missed? I understand that 40 centimeters fell over a few days and shoveling was the prime pastime for many. I hope the Snow Buddy program, operated by Nexus Senior Services, was available for all those seniors who are unable to shovel on their own. Another new program being launched as a pilot project is the Library at Your Door, in partnership with Seniors Services and the Vernon library. This initiative will benefit seniors that are housebound and connect them with the volunteers that will pick up and deliver books to their door. Although this project will be limited to seven participants at first, it is once again showing that our library is embracing their community partnership role and providing a vital community service. This will be an important service for those seniors who have no computer access and are physically unable to leave their homes but have the desire to read, learn and increase their quality of life. Good on you, Nexus Senior Services and our local branch of the Okanagan Regional Library.
Just a reminder that the North Okanagan Hospice series of free community workshops entitled “Living Well / Dying Well” continue for those of us who need some guidance and support to make sure we know the options available for end-of-life decisions. The sessions are available for those who have a chronic illness, family members, health care professionals and others with the goal of enhancing quality of life. Several sessions have already taken place in Armstrong and Lumby and one other in Vernon. Additional sessions will take place in Vernon Jan. 20, 21 and 22. These sessions will be held at Schubert Centre, and although the sessions are free you must reserve ahead as seating is limited. The Jan. 20 session, “Changing the Way we Care: Self First,” will feature guest speaker Elizabeth Causton, a clinical counsellor who has worked in the field for more than 40 years and is currently working with research teams at the University of Victoria and Trinity Western University. You can sign up for any or all sessions. For more information and to register, call Hospice at 250-5031800, extension 101. If you have any comments and questions, e-mail me at blackmail1@telus.net or phone 250-542-7928.
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“ I just slide into the shower now,” said Walter. “I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.” Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home. The HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.
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YUKON - They lean into each other. With blackened windows and peeling paint they are obviously abandoned. Yet next door, a modern cafe is abuzz with patrons. The contrast between these buildings encapsulates the boom and bust cycle of a Klondike Gold Rush town. Four of us are exploring the many facets of Dawson City, Yukon. When Klaus can hardly find space to pin his hometown on the “Where are You From?” map at Klondike Kate’s, we realize that many still flock to this northern outpost. Dawson’s first boom came in 1896, when news of gold discovered at Bonanza Creek started the Rush. In a single season, Dawson City went from a tent city outpost on a mud flat flanked by the Klondike and Yukon Rivers to a sprawling boom town with frame buildings and boardwalks. By 1898, it was the largest town west of Winnipeg and north of Seattle and known as the “Paris of
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roofs sprouting grasses and flowers, or are lovingly refurbished. Robert Service, bard of the Yukon, lived in a cozy cabin on a hillside at the top of town. The buildings constructed in the early 1900s reflect the high optimism held for Dawson’s future. The city museum is in an attractive, grey neoclassical structure that was the old territorial administration building. The commissioner’s house is an elegant, pillared, yellow and white mansion. Being invited there for tea was a social coup back in the day. On the waterfront, the restored sternwheeler SS Keno holds pride of place. Paddle wheelers, with their shallow drafts, were ideal for plying the Yukon River. More than sixty paddle wheelers worked the route, transporting adventurers, ore, supplies and machinery. We take an evening cruise on the Klondike Spirit and pass the paddlewheel graveyard on the bank opposite Dawson. There, a number of paddlewheelers slowly disintegrate on the shore. Some hulls are so splintered, they look like pick-up sticks. We sail past dark, wooded hills and get an inkling of the vast untamed wilderness between Dawson and the next speck of civilization. To further explore
some of that empty space, we head north on the Dempster Highway. This 750-kilometre gravel challenge runs across the Arctic Circle to Inuvik. From its start, the next services are a long 370 kilometres away. We only drive far enough to traverse Tombstone Territorial Park with its rugged mountain peaks. At the North Fork Pass summit, we are surrounded by rolling, velvet green tundra. It is a treeless plain, spongy with a thick layer of lichen and moss over near continuous permafrost. It is so springy that keeping my balance as I walk across it is a challenge. At Two Moose Lake, we watch a moose leisurely feed on the underwater vegetation. As she wanders off over the alpine tundra, we retrace our route to Dawson. Next day at the top of Midnight Dome, we have a panoramic view of the town, its rivers, and its many hillsides marked by mining. For a closer look at where the boom started, we follow Bonanza Creek Road past abandoned homesteads and massive tailing piles made by dredges. By 1905, machines had replaced men panning on the creeks. One such machine was Dredge No. 4. It is the largest wooden hulled bucket dredge in North America and it towers above us; twothirds of a football field long and eight stories high. Dredge No. 4 could dig gold bearing gravel at the rate of 22 buckets a minute and in its 46 years of operation, it unearthed nine tons of gold. This valley has been continuously mined since the 1890s and there are active gold claims still. Maybe we should give gold panning a try; but would it be boom or bust for us? Karoline Cullen is with Travel Writers’ Tales.
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Vernon’s Richard Harley knows a thing or two about launching a business. With the reintroduction of Valhalla Pure Outfitters to Vernon last Halloween, it is the 12th store that Harley has either renovated, relocated or opened since he joined the family-run chain in 1991. Harley, the brother of David Harley, founder of both Valhalla and Far West Mountain Wear, said it made sense to bring the outfitter company back to where it all started more than two decades ago. Especially since they had continued to receive local interest through their online store. Richard Harley “It (online presence) isn’t the same as having an actual store on the ground,” said Richard Harley, a skiing, hiking and cycling enthusiast. “The Okanagan Valley has so many possibilities for outdoor recreation that a new Valhalla Pure Outfitters seemed a necessity.” The Harleys have a long history of retailing in the Vernon area, starting with father, Norm, who opened his first Harley’s Fabric Centre at 31st and 31st (currently Vernon Lock and Safe) in 1958. The original Valhalla opened in the same downtown Vernon location in 1990 before it moved to a bigger building on 24th Street in 2003. It operated there until the business was sold in 2007. The new owners relocated to Anderson Way in 2009, eventually rebranding under the True Outdoors banner. Seeing an opportunity to relaunch the Valhalla name in Vernon, Richard set up shop in a 633-square-foot building along 48th Avenue, across from the Village Green Centre, with a grand opening Oct. 31. “It’ll be fun on our anniversary dates,” laughed Richard, who also owns outlets in Victoria, Vancouver and Courtenay. “It’s just the way it worked. “There’s parking, it’s visible, it’s on a busy street. We’re on the route; everybody’s got to drive by as they head up to Silver Star.”
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Rosanna Brost (left) and Emelia McMahon, of Valhalla Pure Outfitters, show off some of the gear they sell in the new Vernon store. Like they’ve been doing since its inception, Valhalla offers high-end apparel, gear and footwear for pretty much every outdoor activity. From tents, GPS and backpacks to snowshoes, SUP boards and kayaks, they’ve got it covered. In some ways, Richard said not much has changed in terms of product range. But in terms of materials and components, it’s a whole new world. Whether it’s the latest breathable/water resistant hard
shell jacket, or ultra-light carbon weave paddle, everything is being geared towards comfort and convenience. “There’s been a lot of change, especially towards lighter weight,” said Richard. “When I was starting out, a good twoperson tent was seven pounds and you were pretty happy about that. Now, you can find one for under three pounds. “The packs are lighter, the gear is lighter and the prices are the same.”
ing, tax planning and business advisory services to corporate, public sector, not-for-profit and personal clients for more than 40 years. Its head office is located in South Surrey, with offices in Vancouver and Kelowna. The firm consists of 14 partners and almost 200 additional professionals and support staff. In addition to tax and accounting expertise, both MNP and KNV deliver a range of advisory services, including consulting, enterprise risk, corporate finance, valuation and litigation support, succession planning, estate planning, insolvency and restructuring, investigative and forensic accounting and cross-border taxation. “As our clients’ needs continued to grow, we recognized we also needed to grow,” said Dave Mitchell, partner, KNV. “With more than 80 offices across the country and over 3,300 team members, they have a large national presence and access
to many experts and specialists, as well as access to a global network of accounting firms and affiliations through Praxity – an international alliance of independent accounting firms. Joining MNP was the right time, right place and right fit.” MNP began operating in B.C. in 2002, and since that time have opened 15 locations across the province. “We have established a large foot print in B.C. and we will continue to enhance our offerings for all the economic sectors of the province,” said Daryl Ritchie, CEO of MNP. “We are excited to have the people of KNV join us, as a shared vision and culture – and a passion for British Columbia is very evident in our two firms.” Team members in KNV’s and MNP’s offices in Surrey, Vancouver and Kelowna will remain in their current locations until the firms can move into their new offices, which will bring both teams together in all three locations.
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A new merger will position MNP as the third-largest accounting and business consulting firm in B.C. MNP, which has an office in Vernon, will join forces with KNV Chartered Accountants, effective Feb. 1. “This is MNP’s largest merger to date and has come at a great time,” said Jason Tuffs, MNP’s executive vice-president for B.C. “Our strategic plan calls for continued growth in B.C. so we were looking to add much-needed resources and talent, while KNV was seeking to grow with a firm that would complement its existing service offerings. “Both our firms were looking to grow and to combine our expertise and leadership to help our clients achieve their growth targets.” Established in 1973, KNV has provided accounting, audit-
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hen it comes to charitable giving, you have a number of different options that can help you achieve your philanthropic goals, while at the same time providing you with some tax relief. Donating securities – The federal government has Community Futures introduced several new tax Enterprize Challenge 2015 incentives in recent years to presented by encourage charitable giving by Canadians, including the elimination of capital gains tax when you donate publicly listed securities to qualified charities. Not only Kirbey Lockhart do you receive a tax break, you also receive a donation , MBA, PFP, CIM, FCSI receipt equal to the fair market value of the donated w w w.en t e r p r i ze c ha l l e nge .ca security. Advisor Senior Investment For example, due to the donation tax credit, your out-of-pocket cost for making an in-kind donation John Edwards Debbie Hoyland of a security worth $100,000 with a cost, of say, Portfolio Manager Senior Investment Associate $40,000 is approximately $55,000. However, if you 3100 30th Avenue Suite 101 Tel : 250-260-4587 Vernon, BC V1T 2C2 debbie.hoyland@nbc.ca sold the security first and then donated the cash, : 250-260-4592 250.542.8655 •Telwww.CFNO.org your out-of-pocket donation cost would be $70,000 Toll-free : 1-866-992-8822 due to paying about john.edwards@nbc.ca $15,000 in capital gains www.nbf.ca/en/JohnEdwards tax. Charitable foundation – Another tax-effective “I work with a limited number of clients who seek steady, long-term investment performance charitable giving strategy and who desire a personal business relationship built upon trust and service” is setting up your own charitable foundation. A PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL BACKGROUND
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private foundation gives you a high level of control and flexibility with respect to charitable giving, and enables you to create an enduring charitable legacy. You can make donations to your own foundation, and you will receive a donation tax receipt like any other donation. However, to maintain its charitable status, your foundation must meet its annual disbursement quota – 3.5 per cent of the foundation’s assets, must be spent on charitable activities, or on gifts to qualified donees. While providing a great deal of control and flexibility, a private foundation also involves certain costs and administrative requirements that must be considered. An alternative to a private foundation is making tax-deductible donations to a public foundation. Public foundations are very similar to private foundations in many respects, but involve less cost and administration. Although you do not have outright control now, you can still recommend to the public foundation’s directors which charities should receive grants. Similar to private foundations, in-kind donations of publicly listed securities to a public foundation are eligible for the zero capital gains inclusion rate. Depending on your age and needs, there are other creative charitable giving strategies, especially those using life insurance, to reduce taxes and significantly increase your charitable contribution after death to your favorite charity. Kirbey Lockart is an investment advisor with RBC Dominion Securities. This article is provided for information purposes only. Please consult with a professional advisor before implementing a strategy.
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Don’t Miss the Opening Weekend Events! The Hot Air Balloons will be in the sky Feb. 6-8. Stay tuned to local radio stations and our facebook page for ongoing updates for launch location(s) and the competitions. Come out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Balloon Glow in the Polson Park oval. Parking in Polson Park is reserved for handicapped only. All flights including the glow are weather permitting.
ATTENTION Property Owners – Balloon Fiesta Takes Flight Vernon property owners are being reminded that the Vernon Winter Carnival Balloon Fiesta will soon be taking flight. The 23rd Annual Hot Air Balloon event runs from Fri, Feb. 6 to Sun, Feb. 8, 2015. If you have sensitive livestock, pets or other concerns with balloons landing on your property, please call the carnival office at: 250-545-2236. We do apologize for any inconvenience.
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where more information is needed,” said Annette Sharkey, with the Social Planning Council. The survey will be conducted by a professional research firm and co-ordinated by Pinnacle Communications and Media. The Social Planning Council has received funding from Citizenship and Immigration Canada to create an immigration and settlement strategy in Vernon. The strategy is being developed
in conjunction with the Local Immigration Partnership Council. “Immigrants provide important cultural diversity to local communities as well as skills, investment and an entrepreneurial spirit,” said Sharkey. Canada has an aging demographic with a declining birth rate and Sharkey says Vernon will need to depend on immigration for social and economic growth in the upcoming decades.
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“We are competing on a global stage for talent so it is important for Vernon to have a plan to attract and keep immigrants in our community.” Beyond the survey, the Social Planning Council will also be working with consultants to interview employers, immigrants, and agencies on where there may be gaps and how to best address them as the area develops a settlement strategy. For more information, contact info@ socialplanning.ca.
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Vernon residents can play a role in developing the city’s 2015 budget. Council will meet Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to discuss this year’s financial plan. “Each day, time is set aside for public input at 11 a.m., which council welcomes,” said Mayor Akbal Mund. The meetings begin at 9 a.m. at city hall and there will be presentations from each department. Presently, the maximum budgetary increase for municipal services is 1.8 per cent, and the budget retains the dedicated 1.9 per cent for infrastructure. The proposed budget plan can be found at www.vernon.ca/ services/finance/ documents/20152019-Proposed-FinancialPlan.pdf
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2015. “It’s the new goal,” said Mayor Janice Brown, settling in for her second full term as mayor of the township after winning the Nov. 15 municipal election. “Water, water, water. We need water for our residents, we need to join with the City of Armstrong’s system and we need water in the southeast sector to attract businesses.” Former township administrator Greg Betts is under contract to help with everything water related for six months. That includes hooking residents up to Armstrong’s system, and helping water districts attain drinkable water. One of the big issues that cropped up in 2014 was the Steele Springs Water District testing for high levels of nitrates in its water source. “That may work itself out if we have the agreement with Armstrong and they
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could hook up to the city’s system,” said Brown. “We’re working with them and Interior Health on that. We need to get safe drinking water to Steele Springs.” The township has money in place for an engineering study on the Steele Springs source and Brown vows to work with the water district to help them get grant funding. Spallumcheen has also applied for new grant funding for roads which, if successful, would mean a complete upgrade of Pleasant Valley Road in 2016. “We’ve got people out there that would like water,” said Brown. “When we’re doing the road, it’s a good time to put pipes in.
Everything intertwines with each other.” While water is high on the priority list for Brown and her council to discuss, the first thing out of the gate in 2015 to be talked about is the budget. She said the township will spend a lot more time on the financial plan as it tries to recoup financial losses from Bill 8. The township raised the Class 9 farm rate by more than double in 2014 to counteract the effects of 2013’s Bill 8 where farmers enjoyed $120,000 of tax relief. Prior to Bill 8, if a resident had farm and out buildings in the operation of Class 9 land, farmers were given an assessment exemption to a maximum of $50,000. Bill 8 removed the flat rate of $50,000, going, instead, to a rate that was either going to be the greater number of up to $50,000 or 87.5 per cent of the exemption. Bill 8 cost the township more than $120,000 in farm tax revenue. “Obviously what we did last year that we thought was a good fit wasn’t a particularly good fit,” said Brown. “We’re going to try
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to be creative, possibly cut some services and try to recover that money without putting the burden on the few older farmers or retired farmers that don’t have the income to cover it.” Also high on the priority list for the township in 2015 is development in the southeast sector and working with the city on the joint firehall expansion project. For Brown, her second term is aided by the fact five councillors from her first term have returned. N e w c o m e r Christine LeMaire replaces Rachael Ganson, who did not seek re-election, while Christine Fraser, Todd York, Andrew Casson, Joe Van Tienhoven and Ed Hanoski return for a second term, which is four years in length. “I am privileged to have such a good committed council,” said Brown in her inaugural meeting address. “I thank everyone for putting their names in to run for this new four-year term. Your commitment and contribution is very much appreciated.” Brown said her council will create “the highest, grandest vision” for the township. “We will set ambitious goals, set clear expectations and be courageous with tough decisions,” she vowed. “Then we will let every step move us in the right direction.”
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care while building collaborative relationships with their health care providers. Participants will learn about their rights as patients as well as the decisionmaking process regarding treatment options and goals. The third session Jan. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. is called Let’s Work Together. During this discussion, people living with a chronic illness, their family members and health care professionals will share stories, insights, and suggestions to better understand the specific factors that build trust and respect in relationships between patients, families and the health care team. Sessions will be led by Elizabeth Causton, who has a master’s degree in social work and has worked in the field for more than 40 years. Space is limited and pre-registration for each session is required. To register, call the North Okanagan Hospice Society at 250-503-1800 ext. 101. All three January sessions take place at the Schubert Centre. For more information about the sessions, go to www.nohs.ca.
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The North Okanagan Hospice Society, in partnership with Interior Health, will present three interactive sessions for people living with a chronic illness, family members and health care professionals. The first session, Changing the Way We Care: Self First, will be held Jan. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. This session is designed for family and professional caregivers. Participants will learn about the importance of Causton maintaining their own health as they care for others. Simple and effective self-care strategies to prevent caregiver burnout will also be discussed. The second session Jan. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. is called Collaborating in Your Own Care, and it’s for people living with a chronic illness and their family members who want to explore how they can become more active partners in their own
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The Liberal Party of Canada will host a discussion about women and leadership Jan. 21 in the North Okanagan. The event takes place at 7 p.m. at Vernon’s Schubert Centre and it will feature Joyce Murray, member of Parliament for VancouverQuadra. “Joyce’s experiences as a business owner, environmentalist and politician will spark an animated discussion,” said Cindy Derkaz, who Joyce Murray is the Liberal candidate for Okanagan-Shuswap. Murray is a former B.C. MLA and environment minister, and was elected to the House of Commons in 2008. She is currently the Liberal critic for national defence. Reservations for the Jan. 21 event are available at www.events.liberal.ca. The $20 ticket includes wine, appetizers, and door prizes. For information, contact Nola Dibski ndibski@ telus.net. The Vernon event is sponsored by the B.C. Women’s Liberal Commission and the Liberal Party of Canada in Okanagan-Shuswap.
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The kitchen at The Rice Box will go into overdrive next weekend as the Vernon restaurant hosts its sixth annual Wokathon in support of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation and the Cambodia Support Group (CSG). On Jan. 18, The Rice Box will donate all revenue, including tips, dividing it between the two groups. For owner On Ouch, it’s about giving back to the community that gave his family a new life in Canada. “For me, I’m pretty blessed to be in Canada and it’s why I give back, it’s very important to me to give back because of all the people that have helped us,” he said. Ouch arrived in Vernon in 1989 along with his parents, Ath and Loeung, his brother Oeun and his sisters Maly and Malim after years spent living in Cambodian refugee camps in Thailand. Swept up in Cambodia’s brutal Khmer Rouge regime of the 1970s, Ath was driven into the fields along with millions of his people for forced labour at gunpoint. As the regime collapsed in early 1979, Ath escaped to Thailand with thousands of others. Ath and his Loeung, married in late 1979, struggled to support their growing family in spite of minimal food and water, war-zone dangers and camp rules including a ban on personal initiatives such as selling to earn income. Those rules were often broken out of desperate need. On remembers going around the camp at age five with goods to sell. “We had to make money for basic needs like food and medicine,” he says. “Canadian kids have school and playtime, but my brother Oeun and I had to work for long hours in the hot sun doing child labour just to survive.” Ath and Loeung applied to many countries for sponsorship, but were rejected. At last they were recommended to Canada through United Nations channels. Through Canadian Immigration their case reached the B.C.-based CSG. Group president Arne Sahlen set up a group based at All Saints Anglican Church to welcome the family. “Arne is the biggest reason why my family is in Canada, he saw something in us and he connected our family with Vernon. My parents had applied for relocation to several places including New Zealand, Australia and Japan, and they could not get approved. They were farmers and had no education so that made it difficult. “I was turning seven when we came here. Until then, my future was nothing more than the rice field.” On has been back to Cambodia three times since he left and while Vernon has been his home for many years, he has never forgotten his roots and has vowed to continue to give back to a country where so many people still live in extreme poverty. “I would like to go back there and help out. CSG supports Cambodia, working in various ways to rebuild a healthy society. We are glad to give back to the agency that linked my family to this great opportunity in Canada. “It hit me the first time I went back to Cambodia in 2002 and it shocked me how my family used to live and it made
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With the help of Vernon Firefighters and other volunteers, The Rice Box is getting ready for its annual Wokathon, taking place Jan. 18, with all revenue that day split between the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation and the Cambodia Support Group. me realize that I’m blessed to have this life and that’s why I give back. I have all these opportunities.” On has instilled the importance in giving back to his own family. He and his wife May have three daughters: Ava, two, and Kara, six months; oldest daughter Aleeya is just six but volunteers with her dad at Christmas to man a Salvation Army Christmas kettle. “I want her to understand that her dad came from nothing. We arrived in Canada with 50 cents, a bag of rice and two boxes of clothes, so we’ve come a long way and we have to give back, and I want to teach her why we help people.” Last year’s Wokathon raised $8,300 but a shortage of volunteers meant this year’s event was in danger of cancellation. Thanks to the efforts of Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund, it’s full steam ahead. “It’s the community coming together and working together,” he said. “I mentioned it to Akbal and he said he would get me volunteers and he very quickly had everyone in place.” Since its first Wokathon, the restaurant has raised $34,000 for VJH and the CSG. The funds raised for VJH are donated
via the SUN-FM Have a Heart Radiothon, which raises funds for pediatric equipment at the hospital. VJH Foundation director of development Sue Beaudry said last year, funds raised purchased a vein finder for children in the emergency department. “The Wokathon money goes to pediatric care, and nine times out of 10, it goes to women and children’s health services on the fourth floor,” she said. “On has raised $16,000 already for us — he is such a generous man and is so passionate about giving back to the community.” This year’s Wokathon takes place Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Ath busy prepping and chopping meat and vegetables, and three cooks working hard alongside On to turn out countless boxes of everything from chicken chow mein to sushi. The busiest time for orders tends to be between 4:30 and 7 p.m., and On recommends that to speed up ordering, customers can order online at www.TheRiceBox.com or through the iPhone/android app. The Rice Box is at 3104C-27th St., near the court house. For more information, call 250-545-9929.
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Did you know that the Vernon School District offers a program called Late French Immersion? This program offers students an opportunity to enter French immersion at a later age. The district’s program is housed at Harwood elementary school and is going into its successful ninth year. Late French Immersion represents a joyful, transformational learning opportunity
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open to all Grade 6 students in the Vernon School District. Late French Immersion at Harwood school allows Grade 6 students the chance to learn to speak, read and write French in just one short year. Students do not need to be able to speak or know any French, nor do their parents for that matter. LFI students are motivated, hard working and determined learners. All subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 7. LFI students then go on to Seaton and integrate seamlessly with students from early immersion. Late French immersion is more than just your average language experience. It is a type of learning experience that supercedes the “norm.” Where do you get the chance as a learner to be absorbed into a closeknit community where everyone has chosen to come together for the same goal: learn French, speak French. Dream in French? The happiness that emanates from the room in LFI is contagious. We’re a team and a family and we work hard to achieve our goal. That doesn’t mean that we don’t have tough days, because
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Aidan Andrews (left), a Grade 10 French immersion student at Seaton secondary, began learning the language in the late French immersion program at Harwood elementary. His brother Torin Andrews is currently enrolled in the program. we do. Taking a risk is hard. But in the end, it is always rewarding. Students feel like they climbed a mountain and the view on the other side is this beautiful, bilingual landscape that we would have missed out on if we hadn’t taken the chal-
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Enrolment in second language programs in public and elementary schools is increasing across Canada, according to a new Statistics Canada report.
From 2008-09 to 2012-13, enrolment in French immersion programs has increased by 17.4 per cent, going from 318,000 to 373,000 students. “Immersion is and will remain the most effective way to teach French as a second language,” said Lesley Doell, president of the Canadian Association of Immersion Teachers. Students achieve high levels of proficiency in French by adding to their knowledge, without detracting from their first language or their knowledge of other subjects.”
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HEALING AFTER SUICIDE LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Registration is open for “Healing After Suicide Loss” Support Group; runs Feb. 10 to March 31 and meets every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for 8 weeks at Canadian Mental Health, Vernon branch. Trained professionals and peers facilitate this group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. It is offered at no cost by the Suicide Prevention Committee of Vernon. To register please contact Betty Bates 250-275-8062 ext. 4 or email betty.bates@cmha.bc.ca AA mEETS SUNDAyS (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 2810-48 Ave. (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access (X) no handicap access. Info., 250-545-4933 VERNON PACERS RUNNERS CLUB Meets Sundays at 8 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); Tuesdays at 5:30 a.m. at Landing Plaza; Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 7 a.m., at clubhouse. Call Bill at 5450028 for more information. VERNON TREATmENT CENTRE Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for info. mEDIEVALLy mINDED Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. Info., see www.krakenfjord.org BREAkFAST & mEGA mEAT DRAw Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave., next to The Morning Star. Every week, we serve the best breakfast in town, 8 to 11 a.m., only $7; eggs Benedict $8, coffee included. Mega meat draw takes place the second and last Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m., with meat supplied by Vernon Butcher Shop.
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oastmasters has 313,000 members in 126 countries. Do you want to be a confident public speaker and a strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. Toastmasters is a supportive learn-bydoing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Joining Toastmasters has changed the lives of members worldwide. We provide a supportive, fun learning environment for our members to flourish. There are several clubs in our area, and guests are welcome at all meetings. Armstrong Toastmasters, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., Armstrong-Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce; Enderby Toastmasters, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., Enderby Museum; Monashee Toastmasters (Lumby): Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Whitevalley Community Centre; Monday Night Vernon Toastmasters: Mondays at 7:30 p.m., Schubert Centre; Kalamalka Toastmasters: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Express; Hi Noon Toastmasters: Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m., The Pantry Restaurant; Vernon Toastmasters (Advanced Club): first and third Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Express. Meetings are 90 minutes, except Hi Noon. Attend one or all of these clubs to see what we do. For more information, e-mail toastmasters.org, D21toastmasters.org, hootyowl@shaw.ca or 250-545-9403.
Gam-Anon meeting Mondays at 7 p.m. (except stat holidays) at Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Rd., Kelowna, room 201, use south entrance. Gam-Anon is a fellowship for all people affected by the gambling problem. TOPS (TAkE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLy) mEETS Mondays at First Baptist Church, 140632nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491. GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Support group meets every other Monday at the Schubert Centre. Great information source. Extended family members welcome. For more information, phone 250-549-3328. yOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLImITED (yOU) Peer support group for youth and young adults with a variety of disabilities at Independent Living Vernon, meets every Monday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (except stat holidays) at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Great group for youth with disabilities, ages 16-29. Main goals are to meet other youth with similar interests, build skills for independence and networking in the community, while feeling supported in a safe environment. Joining is free. There are usually snacks and games planned. Info., Crystal Compton at 250545-9292 or e-mail to crystal@ilvernon.ca HALINA PATTERN DANCERS Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more info., please call Gordon at 250-549-1608.
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FUNG LOy kOk TAOIST TAI CHI Beginning classes start in Vernon Jan. 12 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and Jan. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn how to improve your health and relax through the gentle and deep practice of Taoist Tai Chi. Call 250 542-1822 or 1-888824-2442, e-mail southerninterior@taoist.org for more information and to register. ARmSTRONG SENIORS ACTIVITy CENTRE We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Dances held the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Pool Monday to Friday at 12:30 p.m. LITTLE OwL FAmILy CIRCLE Every Monday, VERNON SCOTTISH COUNTRy DANCERS prac9:30 to 11:30 a.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave., tice every Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Vernon. Friendly and supportive drop-in for Church Hall, 3701-32nd Ave. (Alexis Park Dr). parents and children zero to six years; includes Beginners welcome — you don’t have to come as healthy snack, coffee and Mother Goose. No a couple and you don’t need a kilt! We welcome all registration required. For more information, call new members, so come try a dance or two. You will enjoy it, your body will like it and we will enjoy Debra Large at 250-558-9267. FLOOR CURLING AT HALINA SENIORS meeting you. Info., 250-545-2626. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the centre, kEyBOARD mUSIC LESSONS with Melly Oey located behind the Rec Centre, 3310-37th Ave. for all ages will start Jan. 13 for Tuesday sesEveryone 50+ welcome! Come and learn a fun sport. 250-545-0103 Info., call: 250-542-2877. 3105 - 36th Ave, Vernon THE OkAN. VALLEy wOOD TURNERS’ GUILD Genuine Care. True Health. SOCIETy mEETS At 7 p.m. every second Monday at Vernon Christian School woodworking shop, 6890 Pleasant Valley Rd. The Guild provides a forum for • Hormone balancing wood turners to safely learn • Menopause, PMS and improve their wood turning skills. Info., Bob Coomes at 250-546-9687. LIVING wITH A COmPULSIVE GAmBLER? Someone you love have a gambling problem? You’re not alone! Please come to a
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sions, Jan. 14 for Wednesday sessions and Jan. 558-0876. New members welcome. 15 for Thursday. For more info. and registering, kIwANIS CLUB OF VERNON FOUR SEASONS Meets Tuesdays at noon at Schubert Centre. New please call Vernon Arts Centre at 250-542-6243. wOOD CARVING CLUB mEETS TUESDAyS members welcome. For info., call 545-8650. We meet Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vernon HALINA SENIORS CENTRE Come out for a Community Arts Center, Polson Park behind the fun game of bingo every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 science centre. Info., Liz Doucette at 250-260- p.m., 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. All 19 and over wel6043, 250-306-2684 or shelinek@hotmail.com OVERCOmERS’ mEETING If you’re totally come. For more information, call 250-542-2877. happy with the direction your life is going, great! If not, perhaps you should consider Overcomers. Overcomers provides timely, measurable and VERNON & DIST. FAmILy HISTORy SOCIattainable goals for dealing with personal issues ETy General meeting Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at Peace of brokenness in a safe, caring environment. A Lutheran Church (lower level), 1204 - 30th Ave 16-week program with daily journaling and a The presentation will be a Webinar from the weekly meeting takes place Tuesdays 6:30 to 8 New England Genealogical Society, “Ten Steps p.m. at the People Place 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. to Writing and Publishing your Family History.” Please note change of location. Info., call Harold AFABC VERNON COFFEE ‘N CHAT Meets every second Wednesday of the month from 7 to at 250-503-4582 or Thomas, 250-540-3678. LUmBy HEALTH CENTRE CLINICS X-ray 9 p.m. at Bean to Cup to explore contemporary services Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and adoption topics. We celebrate successes and offer Fridays. Lab services Tuesdays 8 to 9:45 a.m.; support through difficult times. We support each Thursdays 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Options For Sexual other through the sharing of personal insights and Health Clinic Wednesdays 6 to 9 p.m. There is a experiences in an atmosphere of confidentiality new defibrillator at the centre, available to the and trust. Our team of parents have experience community on loan. Street Nurse every second with both MCFD and international adoptions. Wednesday at Lumby Food Bank noon to 1 p.m. Purchase a coffee or tea and/or a snack, and join us downstairs. Next meeting is Jan. 14. Public Health Nurse five days a week. POwERED PARAGLIDING CLUB Join the Okanagan Free Flyer’s Powered Paragliding New Year’s resolutions Club and take to the skies under a paraglider with an easy foot-launched backpack can pertain to pets as well model engine. Good chance to meet up with A new year brings resolutions to lose weight and fellow pilots and cruise around the beautiful Okanagan. Meets Tuesday evenings and exercise. As we take a good hard look at our own Sunday mornings. Call James at 546-2812 health, let’s not forget our four legged friends. Obesity or e-mail james@gojoli.com for meeting is the most common disorder in companion animals. times, locations and more information. Numerous studies have indicated detrimental effects VERNON PC USERS’ CLUB mEETS The of obesity on the health and longevity of dogs and second Tuesday of each month at Schubert cats. Few diseases in pets are diet induced. One Centre at 7 p.m. Call Betty at 542-7024 or possible exception to this is obesity. Since many pet Olive at 542-8490 or see www.vpcuc.org. Get owners have pets with excess weight, our perception answers to computer and camera questions. of good body condition is distorted. Many times ELkS LODGE meets second Tuesday of clients come in the door concerned that their pet is each month at 6 p.m. at 3103-30th St. Call underweight, when in fact they are in prime body condition. The term ‘couch potato’ is commonly Every Woman Can.... used with people, but it can pertain to pets as well. When considering a weight loss program for your pet, have your veterinarian assess their health, ruling out any other factors causing their obesity. During WINTER CLASSES AT CHEEK the visit they may formulate a weight loss program TO CHEEK DANCE STUDIO suited specifically for your pet. Also take advantage of fitness trainers in Vernon who work with you and Beginner & your dog to help conquer your New Year’s resolution.
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Prince lands in Vernon No, not the guy who sang Purple Rain, but The Little Prince from Antoine de SaintExupéry’s famed children’s story
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Nancy Kenny stars in Monster Theatre’s The Little Prince, coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Saturday, Jan 17 at 2 p.m.
It’s been more than 70 years since The Little Prince fell to Earth. Originally published in 1943, the beloved children’s story by French writer/aristocrat Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is about to make its way to Vernon for a theatrical production Saturday at the Performing Arts Centre. Produced by Calgary-Toronto company Monster Theatre, who have been at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre previously with Mini Masterpieces, The Shakespeare Show and A Christmas Carol, The Little Prince will be told through puppets, masks, original music, and a little theatre magic. Like the book, the theatrical production is described as a celebration of open-mindedness, open-heartedness and the beauty of imagination. “The storytelling experts of Monster Theatre capture the hearts and funny bones of audiences of all ages as they bring Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s cherished novella to life,” reads a release from the VPAC society, presenting the show as the third of four productions in its 2014-15 kids’ series.
In the French novella, translated into more than 250 different languages, a pilot stranded in the desert meets a young prince who has fallen to Earth from a tiny asteroid. The Little Prince has only ever known his little planet, Asteroid 325, so small that it is possible to witness the sunset 44 times in one day, where a single rose can believe it is the only one of its kind in the universe, and if a single baobab tree sprout were allowed to grow, it would swallow the planet up with its roots. In Monster Theatre’s original production, the Little Prince leaves his planet to explore the cosmos, and his life changes forever. Directed by award-winning director/ playwright Ryan Gladstone, the Little Prince’s journey comes to life on the stage in surprising and hilarious ways, says the VPAC society. “Nancy Kenny plays the prince with wonder, athleticism and a comedic commitment to French, the original language in which the tale was penned, while actor/ puppeteer Tara Travis plays everyone else, from the prince’s beloved rose, to the narrator pilot, to the occupants of various planets, to a wily snake, and more. “Families will experience talking roses and foxes and venture out on interplanetary travel while learning about love and loyalty.” Tickets for Saturday’s performance, which starts at 2 p.m., are $12 for all seats and can be purchased at the Ticket Seller box office by calling 250-549-7469 or online at www. ticketseller.ca.
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Kick out the doldrums when the Okanagan Symphony opens 2015 with Winter Splendour at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Jan. 18. “This month’s performance is exactly the type of concert that we need during these long
winter months,” said OSO music director Rosemary Thomson. “This show will give you variety with song and violin as our orchestra brings excitement to the stage throughout the evening, bringing the music to life.” Featured works
include the Prince Igor Overture, written by Russian composer Alexander Borodin, which Thomson describes as an energetic and lyrical piece, as well as Symphony No. 6. Op. 74, B minor, the last composition written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
before his death in 1893. Kelowna-raised violinist Melissa Wilmot is the OSO’s featured artist and will perform the Violin Concerto, written by Coldstream composer and OSO second violinist Imant Raminsh, whose compositions are known for their beauty, melodi-
ousness, and emotional sincerity, said Thomson. Now based in Houston, Texas, Wilmot has performed extensively across North America as a recitalist, chamber, and orchestral musician. She is a core member of the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, and has
also performed with the Houston Ballet, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the National Ballet of Canada, as well as the Esprit, Saskatoon, Kamloops and Okanagan symphonies. Also joining the OSO for Winter Splendour is soprano Eeva-Maria
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Kopp, who started her career in her native Finland. Kopp graduated with a master’s in music education and a diploma in opera, and is a prize winner of several national singing competitions. She has performed with such major companies and festivals as Finnish National Opera, Helsinki Festival, Ilmajoki Festival, Finnish Chamber Opera, and Lapland Chamber Orchestra. Kopp moved to Kelowna in 2013. While she still occasionally travels back to Europe to perform, she says she is happy for the possibilities that have arisen here, including singing with the Okanagan Symphony as well as with Opera Kelowna. The OSO’s Winter Splendour takes the stage Sunday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Ticket Seller in the Performing Arts Centre. Call 250-549-7469 or visit www.ticketseller.ca.
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ark and Dave Schultz are brothers and wrestlers who won gold at the 1984 Olympics. Now a couple years later, the two continue to train at Dave’s humble gym, while making public appearances at local schools for $20 a pop, eating and living rather poorly for Olympic heroes. Dave is the popular and outspoken brother; younger Mark is reserved and a bit moody. They both have devoted their lives to the sport of wrestling. Dave also has a wife and two kids. Mark only has Dave. The U.S. Olympic wrestling team organizers are very interested in speaking to Dave about a coaching position for the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. They barely acknowledge Mark. Mark receives a phone call from a man he’s never heard of, John du Pont, of the wealthy American industrialist family. Du Pont wants to fund and coach a premiere wrestling team to compete at the 1987 World Championships and then the 1988 Olympics. Du Pont wants Mark and Dave to be the foundation of that team. Mark agrees to be flown out to Foxcatcher
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farm, which is on the du Pont estate in Pennsylvania. There, du Pont has built a state-of-the-art training facility for “Team Foxcatcher.” Mark quickly jumps at the opportunity to get back on top of the wrestling world, while simultaneously getting out from under his older brother’s shadow. However, the real story is not Mark, Dave or even wrestling, it is the little weirdo with the huge nose, John du Pont. Here is a man, obviously wealthy, yet completely unimpressed with his place in life. Du Pont wants to “do something for America,” while at the same time, doing away with his mother’s legacy of horse breeding and racing. Equestrian sports, in his view, are not true sports at all. Through wrestling and Team Foxcatcher, du Pont believes he will provide an opportunity to garner what he considers appropriate respect while simultaneously getting out from his mother’s shadow. Mark and du Pont
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Wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) and coach John du Pont (Steve Carell) star in Foxcatcher.
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Channing Tatum plays Mark Schultz and proves for the first time, in this reviewer’s opinion, that he can act. Usually funny man Steve Carell is nearly unrecognizable as “The Golden Eagle” (a nickname du Pont gave to himself.) Carell plays the strange and strange looking man so well, he may be nominated for an Oscar. Finally, Mark Ruffalo plays older brother and murder victim Dave
Schultz with such a pronounced mix of pain and worry for the little brother he loves that there is already talk of a supporting actor Oscar for his performance. Foxcatcher is not playing in Vernon at the moment, and is not available yet on DVD, nor (legal) digital download. Someday soon it will be made available to you. Watch it. – Taylor gives Foxcatcher 5 grand proboscides out of 5.
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It’s going to be better than worse Morning Star Staff
The name may sound a tad pessimistic, but a dance performance coming to Kelowna promises to be jubilant. UBC Okanagan’s faculty of creative and critical studies is presenting as its first performance of the year, It’s going to get worse and worse and worse my friend... Created and choreographed by renowned dancer Lisbeth Gruwez, the critically acclaimed dance is a combination of choreography, light, and fragments of speech by the notorious American televangelist Jimmy Swaggart. The show has been created by the performance group Voetvolk and is being put on by UBCO’s Theatre 26 for two nights only, Friday and Saturday at the Mary Irwin Theatre in Kelowna’s Rotary Centre for the Arts. Theatre 26 is a small company of bachelor of fine arts students in interdisciplinary performance, who hold work-study positions to run University Theatre. They learn how to promote live productions, hang and focus lights, and run the sound and lighting booth for in-house and touring productions. University Theatre serves as a venue for the department of creative studies for study, rehearsal and public performances, both for the campus community and the general public. It’s going to get worse and worse and worse my friend... is part of UBC Okanagan’s faculty of creative and critical studies performance series, made possible through the support of the Central Okanagan Foundation. Both shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20, or
$15 for students/seniors, and can be purchased at the UBC Okanagan
bookstore or at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
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Eva passed away after 86 years. A memorial will occur at 10:30am, Saturday, February 07, 2015 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701 32nd Ave., Vernon.
It is with deep sadness that the family announce the passing of Marilyn in hospice house on December 24, 2014 at the age of 78 years.
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Muriel Joyce McConnell Nelson 1928 - 2015
Muriel Joyce McConnell Nelson passed away peacefully on January 7, 2015 at 86 years of age. Beloved wife to James E. Nelson for almost 60 years. She was born to Bill and Ethel McConnell on August 27, 1928 in Hamiota, MB. AŌer aƩending Okanagan Valley Vernon, Enderby, Jim and began a 1955.
university she came to the to teach Home Economics in and Armstrong where she met life of adventure on August 5,
Muriel was a faithful member of the Zion United Church, an acƟve parƟcipant in the U.C.W., KineƩes, Knobb Hill Ladies Club, and a church pianist for many years. Even though she enjoyed a close friendship with many in the community, her devoƟon and love for her family and grandchildren were her main interest. She is greatly missed by her two daughters: Maureen Nelson (Bob Anders) of Fort. St. John, Sheila Nelson (Marvin Boyd) of Haida Gwaii; and one son: Patrick (Debbe) of Armstrong. The seven grandchildren that brought her so much joy are: Tom (KrisƟ) and Sarah DeMaid, Morgan Boyd, Megan (Cody) MarƟn, Sheldon, Adrienne, and Cameron (Philene) Nelson, and three great grandchildren: Reid, Bella, and Hudson. She is survived by her brother Delmer (Ida) McConnell of Hamiota, BC. A CelebraƟon of Life is planned for Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., at the Armstrong Bible Chapel with Bari Castle oĸciaƟng. Loving and true in all her ways. Upright and just to the end of her days. Sincere and true in heart and mind, a beauƟful memory leŌ behind.
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Marilyn who made each day seem like Christmas. Former Miss Maple-Leaf Canada of 1958 lost her baƩle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Larry; two brothers Ted and Bruce; two children Ronlynne and Roark; four grandchildren Sophie, Olivia, MaƩ and shleigh. The family would like to pass along special thanks to the many friends in Vernon for their prayers and well wishes and support during this Ɵme of year. Special thanks to Dr. Ken Perrier, the staī at Vernon Jubilee ,ospital and Eorth Okanagan ,ospice Society for the excepƟonal care extended to Marilyn. Through this illness we have found that the residents of Vernon are warm hearted people, we are truly blessed to live here.
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August 29, 1943 – January 5, 2015 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our loving Mum - Shiel (Maynard Foster, Corris, Mooney). She will be greatly missed by her children: daughters Kelly (Doug); Sam (Blair); Chris (Kelvin); son Graham (Julianna); grandchildren Marcus, Kyle, Emma, Glenn, Olivia, Cole, Trevor; sister Fran (Bob); brother Duncan (Pierre); and extended family and friends. By Shiel’s reƋuest her ͞CelebraƟon of >ife͟ will be her garden party in ugust ϮϬϭϱ. /n lieu of Ňowers donaƟons to the B.C. Cancer Society would be appreciated. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www. squamishfuneralchapel.com
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JACQUELINE ROSITA LAVERY (nee Riguidell) We regret to announce the death at Hospice House in Vernon on January 6, 2015 of Jackie Lavery, at the age of 65 years. Jackie was born in Vernon, and was a resident of the North Okanagan and Falkland area all of her life. She was a longƟme volunteer with the Falkland Heritage Society. Jackie will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 46 years, Terry Lavery, sons Michael of Falkland, and Dean (ChrisƟne), granddaughter Josie of Kelowna. She is also survived by siblings: Eileen (Noel), Rita (Sarge), Irene (Ron), Jim, Ray (Eva), Dale (Kelly) and their families. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday January 12, at 2 PM, at Falkland Community Church, with Rev. Father Tony ckerman, celebrant.
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It is with great sadness we announce that Lorraine Carol Nelson of Lumby, B.C. died on December 4th, 2014 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital aŌer a short baƩle with cancer. She was born on May 22nd, 1946 in Mission, B.C.
was born on October 4th, 1926 in Podhajce, Poland and was called Home to be with his Lord on January 3rd, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Frank will be lovingly remembered by his three sons, Brian of Vernon, B.C., John (Pearl) of Vernon, B.C. and Rick (Nancy) of North Saanich, B.C.; six grandchildren, Colin, Keith, Lani, Suzanne, Janelle and Laura; one sister, Stella in Poland; numerous extended family members; and his very dear friend, Sophie Kniaz of Vernon, B.C. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian on April 28th, 1994; two brothers and two sisters. The Funeral Service will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Monday, January 12th, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Deacon Paul Murphy oĸciaƟng. A RecepƟon will follow in the Bethel Tea Room. At the conclusion of the RecepƟon, Frank will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donaƟons in memory of Frank to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital FoundaƟon, 2101-32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5L2. tĞ͕ &ƌĂŶŬ͛Ɛ ĨĂŵŝůLJ͕ ǁĂŶƚ ƚŽ ĞdžƉƌĞƐƐ ŽƵƌ ƐŝŶĐĞƌĞ ƚŚĂŶŬƐ ƚŽ ƌ͘ >ŝŶĚƐĂLJ WƌŝƚĐŚĞƩ ĂŶĚ ƐƚĂī͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŶƵƌƐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĐĂƌĞͲŐŝǀĞƌƐ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ sĞƌŶŽŶ :ƵďŝůĞĞ ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂů ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ǁŽŶĚĞƌĨƵů ĐĂƌĞ LJŽƵ Ăůů ŐĂǀĞ ƚŽ ŽƵƌ ĨĂƚŚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ŐƌĂŶĚĨĂƚŚĞƌ ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƐƚ ĨĞǁ years. We deeply appreciate all you did for him. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
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Lorraine is survived by her husband Maynard, one daughter, Stacey (Owen); two grandchildren, Kent and Kaylan; one brother, Warren; one sister, Marion; her niece, Debbie; three brothers-in-law, seven sisters-in-law; and many other nieces and nephews. Along with her family, the Lumby Pythian Sisters will also miss her. Lorraine will be greatly missed and fondly remembered for her culinary skills, her giving nature, and her love for plants, animals and craŌs. CremaƟon preceded a CelebraƟon Of Lorraine’s Life which will be held at the OAP Hall in Lumby on Sunday, January 18th, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of Ňowers, donaƟons in memory of Lorraine may either be given at the service or mailed to the Lumby Pythian Sisters, cͬo P.O. Box 944, Lumby, B.C. V0E 2G0. CremaƟon arrangements were made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187
Cecil William Frank Packer
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Cecil passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in East Oxford, Ontario to William and Olive Packer. His growing up years were spent in the Woodstock area and as a young man in the early 1950’s, travelled west and seƩled in Edmonton, Alberta where he married Eleanor Read. They had 2 children and he thoroughly enjoyed his work and partnership with Riley Transport. When that partnership ended, he purchased a half-secƟon farm outside of Vegreville, Alberta where the family enjoyed 3 years. Severe winters and low grain prices moved them on to BriƟsh Columbia. In 1967 they purchased the Glenmore Store in Kelowna, B.C. where they lived unƟl 1976. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor in April of 1975. AŌer marrying Alice Duursma in September of 1976, Cecil joined Alice and her youngest 3 children in Armstrong, B.C. and enjoyed 14 years working for the Armstrong Cheese Factory. Upon reƟrement, they seƩled in PenƟcton, B.C. and only 5 months ago, returned to Armstrong, B.C. Cecil will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 38 years; Alice, his children; Clayton (Sandra) Packer, Barbara Morello (Bob), his step-children; Jake Duursma, John (Susie), AnneƩe Burden (Wes), Dorothy Purdy (Mark), Tim (Liza), David, 22 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren along with numerous extended family members and friends. Interment preceded a CelebraƟon of Cecil’s Life which took place at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Dennis Bunio oĸciaƟng. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donaƟons in memory of Cecil to the Gideons InternaƟonal In Canada, P.O. Box 3619 Guelph, Ontario N1H 7A2.
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(Betty) Alice Hockman May 11, 1938 ~ Jan. 7, 2014 It has been a year since you left us. I see your face That big beautiful smile The good times we had The jokes we shared You were my “Rock” When I fell through you were there I will always hold you in my heart You know that “Pick me up” I know you are in heaven at peace Missing you Love your friend Carolyn You are at peace Love Jessie
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.
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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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furnishings and appliances in the Okanagan. We are committed to creating the “ultimate” customer experience in product and service satisfaction. We are looking for a reliable, team oriented individual with exceptional communication skills in our Enderby store for the position of Sales Professional. Requirements: • Superior interpersonal, communication and relationship skills • Must be able to multi-task in a high paced environment • Maintain positive attitude • Ability to work well in a team environment
Ashley Furniture HomeStore offers an excellent salary and benefits package. This position is year round, full-time and reports to the Enderby Store Manager. Qualified applicants interested in joining our “family” organization are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter by email to hr@afhsbc.com (in Word or pdf format) or by fax 250-545-7285 to the attention of Human Resources. Cut-off date for taking applications is January 16th, 2015. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. NO phone calls please.
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Our company has been manufacturing frozen bread and bun dough for the past 20 years. We are looking for motivated person to join our team and be part of the great work environment at OKFD. ± Must be energetic and physically capable ± Successful candidates will receive on the job training (Food Safe an asset) ± Shift work required ± Starting wage $13.00/ hr with wage adjustment after completed training ± Medical and RSP program ± Opportunity for advancement Please forward resumes to: 4145 Spallumcheen Place Armstrong B.C. V0E 1B6 or e-mail to: bruce@okfrozendough.com
Adult and Family Counsellor Whitevalley Community Resource Centre requires a part time Counsellor for mental health clients and individuals with concurrent disorders. The position will start at $17 - $19 per hour (depending on experience) and will provide direct support, crisis intervention and/or parenting skills education to families and individuals living in the Lumby, Cherryville and Lavington communities. Applicants should have a B.S.W., counselling experience and/or a minimum of two years experience/training in a directly related ¿eld. For more information, visit www.whitevalley.ca Position to start January 19th, 2015. Submit resumes with references before January 12, 2015 – 4 p.m. to: Whitevalley Community Resource Centre Attention: Gay Jewitt Box 661, 2114 Shuswap Ave. Lumby, BC V0E 2G0 gjewitt@whitevalley.ca
ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS
(Temporary) (March 16, 2015 – March 16, 2016 or subject to return of incumbent, whichever is sooner) Reporting to the NCO-In-Charge, Vernon RCMP General Investigation Section, this position is responsible for crime analysis, parole coordination and prolific offender duties. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is January 16, 2015. Please quote competition # 01-COV-15.
RCMP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR (Exempt) (Under job evaluation review)
Reporting to the Municipal Support Services, Manager, and under the direction of the Operations Support Non-Commissioned Officer, this position is responsible for the coordination of administrative support services related to training, fleet, departmental security, and facilities for the Vernon/ North Okanagan RCMP Detachments and for the supervision of Municipal Administrative Support Employees. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is January 16, 2015. Please quote competition # 02-COV-15.
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Synergy Pacific is one of the most innovative and dynamic value added wood product manufacturers in North America. Our company is growing and we are developing a very strong company culture of excellence. As a result we have openings for full time entry level union shift work positions. The company offers a competitive wage structure as well as a comprehensive benefit package for full time workers after a 35 shift probation period is successfully completed. Experience is not required for entry level positions – the main requirements are a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. There is ample opportunity for growth, training and career advancement within our organization. Typical duties for an Entry Level Position include but are not limited to: • Piling and sorting lumber • Manual lifting of materials from approximately 5 pounds to 100 pounds • Feeding and tailing moulders, presses and saws • Applying putty to wood products • Priming wood products • General clean up duties These jobs are physically demanding. Applicants must be physically capable to perform the above duties safely and efficiently in a busy industrial environment. Get started on your career path today with Synergy Pacific! Apply in person at 4175 Crozier Road, Armstrong B.C. between 8 AM and 4 PM Monday to Friday, attention to the Quality Control Manager, or online at info@synergypacific.com. No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Dental Office Administrative Assistant Starts Jan. 22
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PLUMBER & SHEETMETAL Journeymen & Apprentices Required for Okanagan area. Willing to train new apprentices. Send resume to: Combined Mechanical Contractors Ltd., 920 Waddington Drive, Vernon, BC V1T 8T3 or fax to 250-542-8386
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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
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Longhorn Pub is seeking exp Bartenders/Servers. Must be able to work in a fast paced enviro. & deliver exceptional customer service. Previous exp. in a restaurant or as a bartender an asset. Must possess a Serving It Right certificate. Competitive wage + benefit pkg. Please apply in person w/resume at 4513 25th Ave, Vernon B.C
Part time ofďŹ ce worker needed. Fridays 7:30am-4:00 pm. Additional shifts available periodically. Could lead to full time position $15.00/hr. Apply to: info@blsecurity.ca
NEED PERMANENT, Seasonal, experienced Vineyard & Farm Laborers, March 1 $10.49/hr. Email resume to: officesgw@gmail.com
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Production workers needed. Starting wage $10.75 per hour. 32-40 hrs per week. Steel Toed Boots are required. Please drop off resume at Black Press at the back of The Morning Star Building 4407 25th Ave. Vernon
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BANNISTER 4703 - 27th St. VERNON • 545-0606
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JUNIOR CONVEYANCER We are seeking a Junior Conveyancer for a full time position. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and a pleasant social and work environment.
Respond by January 16, 2015
• Youth Agreement Support Worker • Kekuli Housing Coordinator • Janitor – Contract Work To apply for the above positions and to request a full detailed job description, please contact: Patricia Wilson, Interim Executive Director Email: edfnfc@shawcable.com Submit resume, cover letter and three work related references to, please note incomplete applications will not be reviewed. First Nations Friendship Centre 2904 29 Avenue Vernon BC V1T 1Y7 Fax: 250-542-3707 or Email: fnfc@shawcable.com Closing Date: January 23, 2015 12 noon
ARMSTRONG-SPALLUMCHEEN Fire Department actively seeking Recruits
Trades, Technical
PRODUCTION LINE OPERATORS
KAL-TIRE SECHELT requires immediately, an OTR Tire Technician with OTR, medium truck, light truck and passenger tire skills. Valid provincial driver’s license. Competitive salary and benefits. Reply with resume to rjatkal@telus.net or call Joe 604-885-7927. PLUMBER/GAS FITTER (2nd, 3rd, 4th year or J/man) required for Grand Forks company. We provide residential service, renovation, and construction services to our clients. If you are self-motivated, a problem solver, and have good communication skills - we need you. Please send detailed resume to plumberdandy@telus.net or fax to 250-442-3327.
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
PRODUCTION WORKERS Wood Productionpackaging,assembly, chop saws, Seasonal! $11.00/hr. Fax resume to 250-545-7203 or email valleywoodreman@shaw.ca
Please email your resume to kcherkowski@afp-law.ca Attention: Kevin Cherkowski or drop off your resume at 3009B – 28th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4Z7
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Help Wanted SALMON Arm logging company looking for fulltime contract logging trucks, or drivers. Steady year round haul, home every night. Drivers must have bush experience. Please email westwaylogging@shaw.ca or call 778-489-0118
TROYER VENTURES Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3) and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca.
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Medical/Dental PHOENIX Dental Centre is looking for a relief CDA for Feb. 18, 19, 20,25, 26, 27, March 4, 5, 6, to cover for holidays. Please contact Debra at 250-542-5451.
Sales Hiring Sales Associates! Sleep Country is looking for committed & motivated Sales Associates to join our team! Working at Sleep Country Canada is more than just a job, it’s your opportunity to realize your full potential! We offer a competitive wage, generous benefit package, tuition reimbursement, and a fitness subsidy program! Apply online now at www.sleepcountry.ca A Better Career Starts Here
Trades, Technical - CERTIFIED GM TECHNICIAN - TICKETED BODYMAN Vancouver Island Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately. Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules. See our community online at www.porthardy.ca
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Computers/ Info systems
In the convenience of your home Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, performance maintenance & virus control. Personalized in-home Computer Training with your programs, Internet, E-mail, scanner, camera, printer & cleaning up hard drive.
Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: (skills, ability and personal suitability)
The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Department is actively recruiting for energetic community minded people that wish to join a dedicate group of highly trained and motivated people serving their neighbours.
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.
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The Fund Development Assistant position is based on a Àexible 20 hours/week depending on job requirements. For more information please contact the Manager at 1- 66-776-0373 or email manager@bc4h.bc.ca.
Competitive Wage & Good BeneďŹ t Package Offered! Please forward your resume: Fax:(1)604-581-4104 Email: careers@tealjones.com Visit: www.tealjones.com
LAING RooďŹ ng (Vernon) is seeking experienced flat roofers for full-time positions. Benefits! Valid driver’s license please. Phone 250-542-5544. Please only email resume to lindsay@laingroofing.com.
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% +ave strong typing and excellent computer skills competent with Microsoft OfÂżce Suite, database programs and experience with Adobe Publisher would be an asset. % Be detail-oriented able to multi-task, prioritize work in a multiple project environment, and meet deadlines % +ave excellent written skills and professional telephone skills % +ave writing experience, preferably in the area of fund development including generating funds
- Surrey B.C Searching for highly motivated and ambitious individuals to work and be challenged in their field.
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8nder the general direction of the Manager and the Fund Development OfÂżcer. Fund Development Assistant will be responsible for the general administration, planning and monitoring of activities related to fund development and the implementation of the B.C. 4-+ Fund Development Plan.
1. Support the Fund Development OfÂżcer with general administrative tasks including drafting correspondence, managing a database of contacts, ensuring communication and follow-up of protocols, and preparation of tax receipts.
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PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST Part-time receptionist with strong administration skills required for busy downtown office for 5 hours per day, Tuesday to Friday. Minimum of three years office related experience required. Applicant must be an organized individual capable of working unsupervised, excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, good computer knowledge, Microsoft Office a must. Please submit your resume, three letters of reference with hand written cover letter to Box # 9 c/o Morning Star, 4407-25th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1 P5. Only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.
The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Department is accepting applications for SDLG RQ FDOO ¿UH ¿JKWHUV Candidates must reside in Armstrong or Spallumcheen, be required to successfully complete a ¿tness/health pro¿le, submit a criminal record check, and must successfully complete a 40 hr. Recruit Training course (April - May, 2015). • All applicants must hold a current class 5 drivers license and a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. • Applicants must be available for weekly ¿re practices (Monday evenings’ 19:00 hrs and occasional extra-curricular training). • The ability to respond to calls during the day and afternoon as well as night time an asset. • Class 3 and/or air endorsed drivers license an asset but by no means essential. Interested persons are asked to send resume to: Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Department. PO Box 252, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0 Successful applicants will be contacted.
Let us help you find work! Learn about our wide range of services and supports available to job seekers such as: • Self-serve resource centres • Self-employment services • One-to-one employment support • Placement and training services • Workshops • Apprenticeship supports
Community Futures 3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon, BC Tel: 250-545-2215 ext 230 Email: info@futuresbc.com www.futuresbc.com
The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
AAA Grain fed beef for sale. No implants/hormones, ready for freezer. Call 250-546-9766
WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances. Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Floor Refinishing/ Installations Flooring installations. 20 yrs experience. Okanagan Valley 778-215-rugs (7847)
Kitchen Cabinets 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
Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
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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
4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.
Pets END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING Call the Animal Care Society at 250-542-7203 for info about our lifesaving programs: • Spay/neuter • Feral cat trap/neuter/ return • Spayed/neutered barn cat adoptions WE ARE NOT A SHELTER - WE HELP REDUCE THE NEED FOR A SHELTER Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385
Merchandise for Sale Firewood/Fuel Birch, Fir & Spruce mix, dry, stored in shed. $180 cord, call 250-838-7932 FIREWOOD FOR SALE We have apple, birch, fir or pine. Delivery available. 250-260-7932
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Medical Supplies Furniture Emporium WANTED: Good used Medical equipment, walkers, power lift chairs, scooters and other items. Phone 250-545-0240
Misc. for Sale
BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles
*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com
CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
HOME GYM - For Sale York Mega Max 3001 home gym weight machine, 210 lbs of weights $250. Call Dave 250-549-0289 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.
Misc. Wanted BUYING gold jewelry! Bracelets, chains, necklaces, rings, watches, coins, gold teeth, etc. Call Todd @ 250-864-3521. Buying Vintage - older clothing jewelry, wind up watches (old), old lace linens 778-475-4806 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-863-3082 Local Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556
Real Estate Claims DISTRESS SALE BANK FORECLOSURES Receive a free computerized list with pictures of foreclosure properties. www.okeefe3.com/hot-list-foreclosures
Call Now! 250-545-9039 OK West Realty Corp., Vernon.
For Sale By Owner Townhouse, 2bdrm, 2 bath, completely renovated, Bella Vista area. $235,000. Call Bill (250)260-0133
Houses For Sale
DISTRESS SALES
FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com
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Mobile Homes & Parks 3 bdrm mobile, all drywalled interior, near bus, lake, soccer fields. $70,000. 250-540-0227.
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250-542-1701 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
STEEL BUILDINGS / Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100. Sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
1bdrm close to rec centre. N/P, N/S. $650 + utils. (250)307-4948
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VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon
1 BDRM LOFT Close to town, ideal bachelor, F.S., gas FP. $700/mo. includes all utilities. Available February 1. Sorry NS, NP.
SEE THE LAKE 2 bdrm., 2 bath, level entry, nice view to lake, F.S., DW, adult oriented, new paint, new carpets. $750/mo. Available February 1. Sorry NS, NP.
ANTIQUE MANSION 2 bdrm., main floor, close to town, antique woodwork & wood floors, gas stove, F.S., W.D., ideal for couple. $1,050/mo. Includes all utilities. Available February 1. Sorry NS, NP.
MIDDLETON MTN 2 bdrm., private, F.S., W.D. $790/mo. plus utilities. Available February 1. Sorry NS, NP.
LAKEVIEW PLACE 3 bdrm., laminate floors throughout. $780/mo. plus utilities. Available February 1. Sorry NS, NP.
250-542-5580 1 bedroom East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 250260-5870
BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS
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Suites, Lower 2 BRM, above ground suite. A/C W/D. $950/mo, furnished or $875 U/F. N/S, N/P, U/INC. Ph. 604-8567053 Feb 1.
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Edna Kuhn (left) of the Pythian Sisters, donates $500 to Jack Gareb of the Schubert Centre Society, Pat Kropp (centre) of the Pythian Sisters, donates $1,000 to Vicki Proulx, and $1,500 to Joanne Kineshanko of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, and Jean Sinclair of the Pythian Sisters, donates $1,000 to David MacBain of the Salvation Army Food Bank.
Notice of Sale by Bailee Pursuant to Warehouse Lien Act Please take notice that Raven Hangars Inc., which holds a lien over personal property of GARY LEE GRAY, will be offering the following property for sale on January 28, 2015, at Dodd’s Auction, located at 3311-28th Ave, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1W7: Outboard boat motors; 4-Wheel Sportsman ATV; power saws; movable staircase; metal shelving; industrial water hoses; water spray packs; fire extinguishers; hard hats; metal caps; miscellaneous hand tools; miscellaneous brooms, rakes and shovels; tool chests; rubber storage bins.
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In May of 2014, the Village of Lumby initiated a review of the Village’s Official Community Plan. An Official Community Plan is a statement of objectives and policies that are intended to guide decisions on planning and land use matters. As a result of this review and the public input received through a survey and a Public Open House held on November 26, 2014, the Village has drafted the Village of Lumby Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 761, 2014. Two primary purposes form the basis for this review: 1. to develop and refine policies that would assist the Village in creating a more sustainable and “age-friendly” community; and 2. to include a Regional Context Statement within the Official Community Plan which describes how matters dealt with in the OCP, apply in a regional context. The proposed Regional Context Statement references the North Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy which was adopted in 2011. In general, all components of the Official Community Plan have been reviewed and various refinements are proposed to address current opportunities and challenges facing the community, to update the status of local government initiatives, to reflect current provincial legislation, and to enhance clarity of both text and map components of the document. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by this Bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the above Bylaw. Copies of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected at the office of the Village of Lumby from January 12, 2015 through January 19, 2015 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. In addition, both the existing Official Community Plan and the DRAFT Plan together with a report summarizing proposed changes are available online at www.lumby.ca. For further information, please contact Marnie Skobalski of the Planning Department at (250) 550-3737 or by e-mail at marnie.skobalski@rdno.ca. NO SUBMISSIONS TO COUNCIL WILL BE RECEIVED FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. Tom Kadla Administrator
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Jeffrey Brown of BX Elementary (left), Turner Hayward of Hillview Elementary and Nina Viljoen of Vernon Christian School enjoy their time inside a BX-Swan Lake fire truck after they were named junior fire chiefs for a day. The trio was picked up from their schools in the fire truck and got to go for lunch with fire chief Bill Wacey and three of the members, where Wendy’s provided them all with free lunch.
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n 1989, a previous Conservative government endorsed the 2000 Campaign that was to end child poverty by the year 2000. This did not happen under the former Conservative or Liberal governments, but for the first time, since this campaign started, the number of children in poverty has decreased under our government’s economic action plan strategy. Recently, UNICEF reported the child poverty rate in Canada decreased during the recession, pulling roughly 180,000 children out of poverty. UNICEF credited this Colin Mayes decrease to our government’s action in putting money back in the pockets of Canadian families. The number of Canadians living below the low-income cut-off is now at its lowest level ever (8.8 per cent). Since 2006, there are 225,000 fewer children living in poverty in Canada. Our work is not complete. This is why our government has increased and broadened the child care benefit allowance so that lower income families can provide for their children. Our government believes the best way to end poverty is to give all Canadians an opportunity to work in a vibrant economy. We have seen, through our low tax policies and infrastructure investments, a creation of 1.2 million jobs since 2008. To ensure Canadians have the skills for today’s jobs our government has also invested in skills training, post-secondary education, and research and technology. So how is this working out for Canadians? Well, in September we had a job increase of 72,000 and in October another 45,000. We also had a 2.5 per cent increase in our economic output which was above projections. Why are jobs so important? Jobs create services and wealth for Canadians. Jobs pay taxes and in return help governments pay for health care, education and social services. Jobs provide income for Canadian families and help all Canadians be more prosperous. This is just economics 101. This is what our government’s economic action plan is all about and the plan is working. Colin Mayes is Okanagan-Shuswap MP.
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Habitat efforts move into North Okanagan Morning Star Staff
Twenty years ago, a small conservation group formed to assist people who wanted advice and help to protect natural habitat areas on their land. Two decades later, the
Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society (OSSS) is going strong and has assisted hundreds of people and partnered with more than 40 landowners in managing 1,100 acres of wildlife habitat.
“OSSS’s mandate is to work with land owners who have valuable wildlife habitat on their properties to help them protect and restoration these areas,” said Alyson Skinner, executive director. Now, OSSS has been asked to expand their work and offer their services to people in the central and north Okanagan. “OSSS can provide information on native habitat restoration, wildlife conflicts, and managing invasive weeds, as well as how to protect sensitive areas like wetlands and attract animals like owls or bats,” said Skinner. The first step in the process is a site visit and conversation with the landowners about their goals. Information that is shared with the stewardship organization about the habitat and wildlife that may
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Falling risks increase during the winter months Morning Star Staff
Winter weather can make for wary walking conditions and unexpected falls, but with some prevention, injuries can be avoided. Falls outdoors are a particular health concern for older adults at this time of year, when winter weather and less daylight can have an impact on mobility. “Falling can result in bruises, sprains, and more serious injuries like broken bones or
concussions, all of which can significantly impact long term health - particularly for seniors,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. People of all ages can experience falls; these tips can help everyone to stay fall-free this winter: n Eat foods high in Vitamin D and calcium and/or take supplements to get the recommended daily intake, both play an important role for muscular strength and
bone health. n Wear footwear with non-slip tread and add ice-grippers over your footwear when the temperature is below freezing. n Take a cell phone with you - it is a good way to let people know your plans and call for assistance if needed. n Choose cleared sidewalks. n Avoid carrying objects that are too heavy o may cause you to lose your balance.
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n Stay active with strengthening and balance exercises that can be done inside or out. Strong muscles and bones are important in preventing falls and getting around safely. n Ask for assistance or tap into community resources. n Have a plan - if you experienced a fall, what would you do? Knowing your next steps can assist in getting help as quickly as possible and may even save your life.
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Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication, Disposition of Property
Pursuant to Sections 40 and 26 of the Community Charter, the City of Vernon intends to close and cancel the dedication as highway for the purpose of disposal and consolidation with adjoining lands that 176.5 sq. metre portion of Agnew Road Dedicated By Plan 1689, DL 69 ODYD as shown and described as “Closed Road” on Reference Plan EPP44767 (the “Closed Road”). The Closed Road will be transferred to Mr. Heino Hutter (the “Land Owner”) and consolidated with adjacent lands owned by the Land Owner and located at 3120 Agnew Road, Vernon, B.C., legally described as Lot 3, District Lot 69, ODYD, Plan 10108 (the “Lands”). In addition, the Land Owner will dedicate as Road 377.1 sq. meters of the Lands. The City of Vernon will pay $20,000 to the Land Owner and will pay the cost of survey and legal work required for the road closure, road dedication and consolidation. The road closure and road dedication are required to secure the travelled portion of Agnew Road as City of Vernon owned road. The bylaw, “Agnew Road Closure Bylaw Number 5520, 2014”, will be considered by Vernon Council at its Regular Open Meeting on Monday, January 26, 2015, at 1:30 pm, in Council Chambers at City Hall. Persons who consider they are affected by the Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting, or, by delivering a written submission to the Corporate Officer by Friday, January 23, 2015. Further inquiries can be direct to Mr. B. Bandy, Real Estate Manager, at 250-550-3245 or bbandy@vernon.ca January
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Request to fill vacancies on Council Committees
The Council of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill vacancies on two of Council’s committees as follows: 1. Eleven (11) positions on the Advisory Planning Committee and one (1) youth member from the community at large. The Committee’s purpose is to provide City Council with advice and recommendations on proposed land use and planning changes, and related matters. The term of these positions will be four years with the Committee meeting every two weeks on the Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. following Council’s Regular Meeting. 1. Five (5) positions on the Bord of Variance from the Community at large. The Board of Variance is an avenue for appeal on the interpretation and the strict application of certain local government provisions and regulations. The term of these positions will be for four years with Board meetings only held when applications have been made to the Board. If you are interested in serving the community of one of the above noted committees, you may pick up a copy of the Terms of Reference and a volunteer application form at the reception desk at City Hall, or visit our website at vernon.ca/committees. Applications will be accepted at City Hall no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2015.
Help keep our City Streets safe for pedestrians by shovelling the snow and removing the ice from the sidewalks and foot paths bordering your property. As the owner/occupier of property in Vernon, you are responsible to keep the sidewalks and foot paths bordering your property clean of snow and ice. A sidewalk not cleared within 24 hours of snow fall may be cleared by the City at your expense (with unpaid charges added to taxes). For the safety and convenience of all our Citizens, we thank you for your cooperation. January
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Christmas Tree drop off site: 20th Street & 47th Avenue / St. John Ambulance Lot Residents of the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, and B.X. are invited to take their Christmas trees to the drop-off site located at 47th Avenue and 20th Street in the vacant lot next to St. John Ambulance, up to January 18, 2015. Christmas Trees will not be picked up with your residential refuse. No plastic bags or other debris is to be left at the site. This no cost service is provided to residential customers by the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and the Regional District of North Okanagan. Christmas trees can also be taken to Regional landfills free of charge until the end of January 2015. For further information, please call (250) 54-WORKS or (250) 549-6757. Month
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Council Meeting Calendar
Committee of the Whole of Council Monday, January 12, 2015 • 8:40 am
Regular Open Meeting of Council Monday, January 12, 2015 • 1:30 pm
Public Hearing Monday, January 12, 2015 • 5:30 pm Heritage Revitalization Agreement Amendmend (3001 25 Street) Bylaw #5529 Rezoning Amendment (5900 Rimer Road and 5975 Lefroy Road) Bylaw #5530 Rezoning Amendment (3800 and 3802 27 Avenue) Bylaw #5531 LUC Discharge 3800 27 Avenue and 3802 27 Avenue Rezoning Amendment (4300 Bella Vista Road) Bylaw #5532 Rezoning Amendment (7511 Brooks Lane) Bylaw #5533
Special Regular Budget Meetings Wednesday, January 14 to Friday January 16, 2015 • 9:00 am All Meetings of Council are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. If you require further information, please contact Patricia Bridal, Director Corporate Services.
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