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The goal is simple. Get tools in the hands of students at an early age so that they are thinking of trades as an option for the future. With a shortage of skilled workers in Canada becoming a growing problem, School District 22 and teachers are working together on a solution. Getting students interested in working with their hands is just one of the steps they are taking. A Grade 6/7 class from

Ellison Elementary School spent two days at Clarence Fulton Secondary working with the Grade 9 to 12 wood shop students, three shop teachers and former School District 22 superintendent Bob Peacock making wooden candy dispensers. “I think it is pretty fun putting all the pieces together,” said Grade 6 student Morgan Knauf. The image of that many students working with power tools may seem chaotic, but due to the number of helping hands, each elementary school student was

set on their task. Receiving guidance from the high school students and thorough instructions from shop teachers Eli Silver, Steve Simon and Tim Thorpe proved to be the key to the successful workshop. By the end of the second day each student had made their own dispenser. “You get to take home what you make,” said Grade 6 student Dara-Lyne Lapoint. Tolko donated lumber for the project and Rona donated gift cards to help purchase tools.

Grade 7 student Kylene Richardson uses a drill press under the watchful eye of Grade 10 wood shop student Mandeep Randhawa.

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Grade 6 student Madyson Kowalski (above) learns how to use a drill with the help of Grade 11 Fulton student Nick Higgs.

Clarence Fulton Secondary School wood shop teacher Eli Silver (above) gives instructions to the Grade 6 and 7 Ellison Elementary Students and their Grade 9 to 12 helpers. Grade 6 student Seth Foureye-Edwards (left) gets help from former School District 22 superintendent Bob Peacock as he uses a drill to construct his candy dispenser.

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Lyla Dyck, four, sits with her mom Anna Dyck and her brother Oscar, two, as she gets registered for kindergarten Thursday at BX Elementary School. Kindergarten students starting next fall can be registered at their school until Jan. 21.

Oil workers in limbo as prices fall RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Plummeting oil prices are making waves in the North Okanagan. A number of local residents have developed careers in northern Alberta as oil prices skyrocketed, but now that the market continues to fall, there are concerns some will be coming home without paycheques. “There’s an immediate job loss that’s rippling through,” said Kevin Poole, Vernon’s economic development manager. Recently, Suncor Energy announced it was laying off 1,000 workers, while Shell Canada is reducing 300 jobs at

its Athabasca oil sands opera- tively impacted by the current tion. downturn in the oil patch. Many oil sector workers “It can definitely impact the have opted to have their pri- local economy.” mary home in the Okanagan Beyond that, there could be and while here, they other influences. have pumped their “There are second salaries into home home owners and purchases, vehicles, semi-retirees from restaurants and other Alberta who have services. done well in the oil To keep up with industry and we’re the demand from looking to move to workers to head the Okanagan and Kevin Poole north, WestJet this could impact initiated flights their plans,” said between Kelowna Poole. International Airport and Fort Some North OkanaganMcMurray, Alta. in May 2014. based contracting companies Poole isn’t sure how many have also done significant local residents could be nega- work in northern Alberta and

the oil slump could impact the revenue stream. However, Poole is convinced the North Okanagan could benefit from other economic trends, including the low Canadian dollar and decreasing gasoline prices. “We are enticing American dollars back to the Okanagan,” he said of people hitting the road for vacations. While the North Okanagan may take a hit from the oil industry’s challenges, Poole is confident the local economy will remain on a positive trend. “Diversity is always the key. We are strong in the agricultural sector and technology is growing,” he said.

Vernon taxes are going up but not as much as first expected. City council wrapped up three days of 2015 budget deliberations Friday by approving a 3.43 per cent tax increase — 1.53 for general operations and 1.9 per cent for infrastructure. “Everyone is looking for the best way to operate the city and keep taxes down. It’s a tight budget,” said Mayor Akbal Mund. The budget had originally called for an overall tax hike of 3.7 per cent, but some changes in expenditures were able to bring the number down. “I like it (3.43 per cent) a whole lot better than the previous one,” said Coun. Scott Anderson, adding that it’s critical to maintain the infrastructure investment. “I would like to see the operating costs go in the opposite direction.” The actual impact of the 3.43 per cent tax increase on the average property has not been determined yet. As part of the process Friday, there was considerable debate about spending $125,000 to update the city’s website. “Is it really required?” said Coun. Bob Spiers. However, Spiers’ colleagues made a push for the project. “I’ve heard that our website is not user-friendly,” said Coun. Juliette Cunningham, who says the site is used by businesses and residents. Coun. Brian Quiring also pushed to have the site upgraded so businesses have access to information. “Try to find a bylaw on the website, it’s brutally hard,” he said. During the public input session, resident Jim Bodkin called for the number of bylaw compliance officers to be reduced. “We are really heavy with bylaw officers. I’m not convinced we need that many,” he said. However, Coun. Catherine Lord defended the city’s bylaw compliance department. “Our officers are doing a fair bit of low level work the RCMP used to do and they are cheaper (to employ) than the RCMP,” she said. The city’s 2015 budget bylaw will now go before council Feb. 10 for initial approval.

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Village Green owner ponders Target closure RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

One of North America’s largest real estate companies is preparing to handle the vacuum left by Target. Bentall Kennedy says it’s considering its options after Target decided to close all of its Canadian stores, including Vernon’s Village Green Centre and 11 other properties managed by Bentall Kennedy. “We remain committed to delivering the best possible retail experience in all of the communities we serve,” said Andy Clydesdale, Bentall Kennedy president, in a release. “And we will work to manage the coming transitions in the most appropriate way for each property affected by the Target announcement.” Target opened a 103,000-squarefoot store in the former Zellers location at the Village Green Centre in May 2013. Clydesdale says Bentall Kennedy is disappointed about Target leaving the Canadian market. “On behalf of our clients, we have begun work immediately to understand the implications of Target’s news for the 12 properties we manage that have Target as a tenant,” he said. “Beyond our own business considerations, we are also very aware of the impact that this announcement will have on individuals and families across the country.” Target Canada employs about 17,600 people across the country, including about 100 in Vernon. Mayor Akbal Mund says there needs to be a major focus to ensure the laid-off workers can shift into other employment to support their families. “Look at the newspaper, I see that other retailers are looking for employees,” he said, adding that Target staff have developed customer-service skills that are desirable.

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Target’s Vernon store is among 133 outlets in Canada closing. “But some may have to move away from Vernon.” The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has been monitoring Target’s arrival in Canada and its subsequent financial difficulties that led to the closing of 133 stores. “I was surprised by the timing of the announcement but given the challenges and losses Target has incurred which have been well documented publicly, it is not totally unexpected,” said Dan Rogers, chamber manager. “Target’s much publicized arrival in Canada prompted many of its competitors to invest and strengthen their operations in order to compete and that ironically contributed to a much more competitive retail sector that ultimately made it difficult for Target. There were certainly other challenges but Target’s strong brand reputation may have in fact played a role in its own demise by making its competitors better.”

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Vernon council ensures library stays open RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Vernon politicians have thrown a lifeline to library patrons. City council decided Friday to add $21,000 to the 2015 budget to keep the Okanagan Regional Library’s Vernon branch open Sundays. “The value of the library is very important,” said Mayor Akbal Mund. “I have two kids who walk around with novels.” If the $21,000 hadn’t materialized, ORL was considering closing the branch Sundays (it is open four hours that day from October to April) to bring the branch’s services in alignment with the funding the community

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Funding is in place so the Vernon library can continue to serve the public Sundays from October to March. contributes. “We have to make some hard calls,” said Stephanie Hall, ORL chief executive officer. A recent study indicated that there was a $371,000 difference

between the services provided and the taxation Vernon provides for operations. ORL hopes to recoup $78,000 through changes to staffing, although much of that may

occur through attrition (retirement). While Vernon council has approved the $21,000 for 2015, the city will now seek funding from Coldstream and the two electoral areas. “Their residents also use the library,” said Coun. Juliette Cunningham. Vernon council was urged by residents to ensure the branch remains open Sundays. “The library is the heart of our community,” said Mary Sue Nicholls, who visits the library frequently with her children. “When you take money away from the heart, it affects our community.” Lynne Reside, with

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A canine’s trusty sniffer helped Vernon RCMP solve an alleged crime early Friday. At around 3:30 a.m., the Vernon detachment received a report of a break-and-enter in progress at a construction site at a new townhouse complex in the 4000 block of 28th Street. “The caller reported two men wearing hoodies partly covering their faces were in a silver pickup truck with a skidoo on the back,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “The caller reported seeing them go in the building. When the police arrived in the area, the pickup truck took off at high rate of speed.” Officers were able to locate the truck abandoned on top of the Turtle Mountain area a short time later, but the suspects were gone. A check of the truck learned it was reported stolen out of Nanton, Alta. Enter a police service dog and its handler. The team tracked one of the suspects all the way

the North Okanagan Early Years Council, made the case that libraries are critical to bolster literacy. “I see the library as a gym for our minds. It’s a public place to learn and explore,” she said. It was also pointed out that Sundays are often the only day residents can visit the library because they are busy with work and other activities during the rest of the week. “It’s a time when families can come to the library as a group and we see students come in to do research,” said Hall. The Vernon ORL branch experienced 227,926 visits in 2013 and 579,114 items were loaned out.

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Mock bills reveal water consumption ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

A sprinkling of results from newly installed water meters has given the City of Armstrong a brief glimpse into water consumption. The first of three rounds of residential mock bills were issued just before Christmas, with the usage covering the approximate period of April 1 to Sept. 30. “In the fall, Corix Utilities read the water meters as part of their validation process,” explained city chief financial officer Terry Martens. “Of the 1,800 residential water meters installed, approximately 1,650 readings were received.” The remaining 150 meters were read but Martens said the results were subject to data issues due to the equipment used by Corix.

Until all of the readings are received, the average usage from a city-wide perspective is not yet available. The city did get a look at one neighbourhood’s results. “The average for one particular neighbourhood of 41 homes was calculated to be 273 cubic meters,” said Martens, which equates to a bill of $134.53 for the sixmonth period. He pointed out that particular neighbourhood consisted of “large homes and large families.” Coun. Ron (Sully) O’Sullivan said he thinks something is going wrong. “The mock bill is $134 for six months, so we’re looking at over $200 for water,” said O’Sullivan. “I could have swore we said bills wouldn’t go up but it’s obvious that it is.” Martens reiterated it’s hard to know if

those results are indicative of the city as a whole until all the readings are in. City administrator Melinda Stickney said the idea of the mock billing over three readings is to give residents a chance to see what their water consumption actually is. “That will give them time to make any changes and raise awareness,” she said. An explanatory letter was included with the mock bills, and Martens said response from the public was “minor, with minimal calls received.” Some meters are believed to have been installed backwards by the company and those are being dealt with, said Martens. All of the installed meters are brand new and have a 20-year life expectancy. The next readings are scheduled to take place during April.

Armstrong prepares for 2015 financial plan ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

The City of Armstrong is getting set to draft its 2015 budget. Deliberations on what items to be included in the budget by council are set to start on Tuesday, Feb. 10. “Between Feb. 11 and March 31, staff will begin preparation of budget,” said city chief financial officer Terry Martens. Council will review the pro-

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and council will review the proposed joint programs budget during its regular meeting March 23. A joint council budget meeting will be held April 2. Funding opportunities A priority application for federal funding has become a priority for the city. The city will apply to the Strategic Priorities Fund, part of the federal gas tax, for funding to help with the upcoming capital improvements to the

Adair Street sewer treatment plant. “This is a project-specific, application-based program designed for larger scale infrastructure projects,” said Martens. “Funding is up to 100 per cent of the eligible cost.” The city was successful under this program in 2008/09 for the ultraviolet water treatment plant. The application deadline is April 15.

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Water district may dissolve The trustees recommended Morning Star Staff beginning the process of dissoAnother Spallumcheen water lution to its users at their 2014 district is contemplating dissolu- annual general meeting. tion. “We believe this is a workThe Lansdowne Water in-progress and are prepared District has applied to work with all parties to the township to involved to a satisfacbegin the process tory conclusion,” said of dissolution after Bennett, who added the Spallumcheen and Lansdowne system “is in the City of Armstrong very good shape and are announced in financially sound.” October 2014 a The district did signed memoranexpress concerns about Janice Brown dum of understandthe proper handling of ing in a joint effort to its assets if dissolution provide long-term potable water occurs. to both communities. “We are trying to make sure “We are optimistic that the that everything is done propCity of Armstrong and the erly,” said Spallumcheen Mayor Township of Spallumcheen will Janice Brown, noting that forcontinue to cooperate and work mer administrator Greg Betts together on this water strat- has been retained on a contract egy, bringing it to fruition for basis and is working with water the common good,” wrote Alf districts looking to join with the Bennett, chairman of the trustees city. of the Lansdowne Water District. Spallumcheen council unaniROGER KNOX

mously accepted the Lansdowne application, though Coun. Andrew Casson excused himself from the discussions as he lives in the water district. A special joint committee will be formed to determine the acceptable conditions of dissolution for submission to the province. That committee will prepare a joint report and will review a response from the government. As part of the Lansdowne application, an engineering assessment will be done of the waterworks system. There are 14 water districts in the township and the city supplies water to six water districts and about 35 single residences. In terms of requests/expressions of interest, the township has been formally contacted by four water districts, including Lansdowne, and, as initiated by council, is proceeding with three other specified areas.

Kal Beach banners draw criticism RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

A Coldstream politician is concerned about a potential proliferation of signs in a high-profile location. Coun. Doug Dirk was the only opponent to a motion that allows up to three signs or banners at one time on the Kal Beach fence. “We’re opening the door and heading in the wrong direction,” he said. “We don’t want the fence to Doug Dirk become a billboard.” Staff recommended allowing up to three signs or banners instead of the current one. “In the spring and summer months, there are many organizations that would like to advertise their activities and it is disappointing to the groups

that are unable to advertise because another group has advertised on the same dates or overlap on the dates required,” said Bob Bibby, building official. Coun. Richard Enns was absent Monday. Budget work underway Coldstream officials are rolling up their sleeves and getting to work on the 2015 budget. Council has approved the timeline for developing this year’s financial plan, including a finance committee meeting Feb. 2. “This finance committee meeting would serve to complete review of operation and capital budgets and as the final preparation of the financial plan bylaw that would be brought to the public,” said Pat Higgins, director of financial administration. On March 3, there will be a public open house on the budget and a finance committee meeting would be held March 16 to consider any changes to the budget. The goal is for council to adopt the budget in March or April.

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very day, thousands of people post adorable videos on YouTube of their cats doing cutesy-wootsy, puddy-wuddy adorable things, while our cat just sits there waiting to be fussed over. We may have the only cat on the planet that doesn’t have his own channel on YouTube. For six years, Sue and I have been waiting for Eddie the cat to do something worth posting to friends and Jim Mullen family. For the first two or three years, we always kept a camera around just in case Eddie did something cute, like jump in the tub with me, or go wild and crazy over some stupid toy or sing when we turned on the radio. No such luck. We have lots of video of Eddie, just none of it that will make us rich beyond our wildest dreams. And our dreams are not even all that wild. Video of Sue yelling, “Would you get this stupid cat out from under my feet while I’m trying to cook!” and footage of Sue yelling at the cat for scratching big hunks out of our brand-new carpet and video of the cat sleeping — always sleeping, sleeping 22 hours a day — is not anything anybody would want to watch. I tried to get Eddie to watch videos of Maru, the Japanese cat who jumps head-first into any open box he sees. Why can’t Eddie do that? Why is Eddie letting Maru’s owner make all those Internet cat dollars instead of me? Why couldn’t we have gotten a cat that likes to play piano or a cat that looks so grumpy she’s made $100 million?

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That’s right: There are reports that a cat known as Grumpy Cat has earned close to $100 million. And you thought athletes were overpaid. That sounds a little exaggerated to me, but even if Grumpy Cat has only made her owners $1 million, she’s breaking new ground. What’s even worse, Grumpy Cat had a book on the New York Times best-seller list. None of my books have done that, and I’m a human. You’d think that I’d be able to out-write a cat. Grumpy Cat has an agent. She’s appeared on the Today show. I gave a talk at the Rotary. They said I was one of their top 50 favorites. Maybe I’m not grumpy enough. I look grumpy and no one’s throwing money at me, which seems really unfair. What’s a cat going to do with $100 million? She’ll just waste it on something foolish — like a million laser pointers or a nasty catnip habit. Eddie is simply not pulling his weight. He’s on my lap right now, spreading the joy by marking my black pullover with his orange cheek, leaving behind all kinds of fur that never seems to wash out. His fur is impervious to all manner of lint brushes and tape. It’s magical fur that sticks permanently to all our clothes. Maybe there’s a market out there somewhere for magical sticky fur — there’s got to be some way to cash in on my cat. Why else have one? I would like to vacuum under my desk today, since it’s really getting deep under there. But every time I turn on the vacuum, Eddie disappears for three days under the bed in a very uncute, non-viral, non-money-making way. Contact Jim Mullen at JimMullenBooks.com.

The impact of falling oil prices isn’t confined just to Alberta. Virtually all of us in the North Okanagan know a loved one, neighbour or friend who works in the oil patch. No one could blame them for heading north as there are limited jobs here and opportunities abounded in Fort McMurray and other places as the crude market went through the roof. But now that the situation has reversed, there may be local residents who have lost their jobs or are uncertain about their future. They may have less expendable cash and that will have a ripple effect on area realtors, automobile dealers, restaurants, travel agents and others. The reality is that the economy doesn’t know any borders and we here in the North Okanagan are linked directly to what happens in Alberta. However, instead of just waiting for the oil sector to turn around, the North Okanagan continues to need to focus on establishing a stable economy that provides people with opportunities without having to travel. Obviously that initiative will include tourism and the service sector, but there are also opportunities within agricultural and the high-tech sector. One also has to consider the growing importance of the movie industry, particularly given the recent filming of Go With Me in Enderby, Lumby and Vernon. Easy access to Okanagan College and the University of B.C. means we can have a skilled workforce, while Kelowna International Airport opens the world to investors. Ultimately, dropping oil prices will negatively impact some local families but it may also provide the region with an incentive to refocus on economic conditions right here at home.

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egarding Get yourself informed and Logic challenged, I am not going to try to lower myself to the same kind of sarcasm I found in those above mentioned letters, albeit a challenge after reading them. When people have opposing views, it does not indicate a lack of education, it simply indicates a difference of opinion and that is the joy of living in a country such as this. If we could stick to presenting our opinions without attacking the intelligence of those who don’t agree with you, it would make it much easier to consider what is presented without taking offence. If someone attacks my intelligence or sincerity, I tend not to want to listen to what they have to say. That being said, I can offer my opinion about legalizing anything that is mind-altering for recreational use because of my experiences in life and because of my belief system that has grown out of trials, searching, and just plain living this life. That was and is an education. I noticed that Ms. Brown offered many good uses for cannabis as being a renewable resource for paper and clothing that had nothing to do with getting high and uses for helping those suffering from diseases who need help with pain or depression. Those uses are defendable and should be considered thoughtfully. However, I don’t understand the reference to legalizing cannabis probably being the best way to regulate access after referring to young people

binge drinking. Alcohol is legalized and that apparently has not regulated access enough to stop the binge drinking. I noticed Mr. Levey confused someone thinking that cigarette smoking and smoking pot to get high, with hating liberal thinking. I got confused by that argument. I think I have heard arguments both for and against legalizing cannabis by more then one party and/or other types of thinkers. I don’t think you have to be a liberal to be considered educated and informed. If that was the case, then that would hardly be a democracy (as referred to in the letter he cited). That would be called something else all together. I have a problem with legalizing anything that is mind-altering for recreational use. I don’t understand why we need to get high on anything other

IN RESPONSE In reply to Colin Mayes' Drug use a concern, I read with interest your comments on drug use. Yes, the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse states, in a study released April 2006, that the cost of substance abuse to be $3.8 billion. But you conveniently left out the breakdown. Tobacco is $17 billion (42.7 per cent), alcohol is $14.6 billion (36.6 per cent) and all illegal drugs are $8.2 billion (20.7 per cent). That tells me that 89.3 per cent of that cost is taken up by alcohol and tobacco, whereas you make it seem like illegal drug abuse is the main cost. According to new research by the Harvard

then this precious life we have been given if you aren’t suffering from a disease that is incurable, etc. I know this world is messed up in many ways, but how does binge drinking, smoking up, shooting up, snorting up or any of those things make anything better? I think there is plenty of evidence of the harm drugs and alcohol does to society. Take a trip to the inner city and visit the addicts or look at all of the children put into foster care because of neglect caused by that need for artificial highs, to cite just a couple of problems and there are plenty more. I know I just opened myself up to the argument that pot, marijuana or cannabis is not like alcohol or that it is not addicting, that people who use pot, or whatever you want to call it, are not violent, etc. I have heard all of those argu-

Medical School and the VA Boston Healthcare System, a family history of schizophrenia is the underlying basis for schizophrenia, not cannabis use. Former surgeon general Jocelyn Elders characterized marijuana succinctly on CNN while declaring her support for legalization: "Marijuana is not physically addictive. Holland began liberalizing its marijuana laws in part to close the so-called gateway effect, and now the country has fewer young pot smokers that move to harder drugs compared to other nations (from Marijuana as a gateway drug; The myth that will not die)." The University of Washington's Alcohol and

ments many times over. I still do not understand why you can’t live your life without those aides and spending all that money for artificial “highs". I have been down these roads and have had experiences. I have been through extreme trials and horrible sadness. I know suffering both mentally and physically so I am not speaking out of ignorance in this way. I understand wanting to find something to ease the pain and wanting an escape or a help. There is nothing natural about anything you have to take, ingest, smoke, etc. What is natural is learning to sort things out, asking for help, lending a temporary (or in a few cases permanent) helping hand to someone who needs a leg up, being considerate and compassionate, hugging, going hiking in the mountains, swimming, walking, drinking in all the beauty that this province has to offer. Being educated should start by learning to love yourself, love others, being compassionate and knowing the difference between sympathy and empathy. We were not born with a chimney attached to our bodies and we were not born needing to get high from any form of drugs or alcohol that you have to ingest. Why should we legalize any more unnatural forms of highs? That does not sound like an educated thing to do. It does sound like a crutch and an excuse. R. Armstrong

Drug Abuse Institute, in a fact sheet, says, several well-designed and large-scale studies, including one in Washington State, have failed to find any increased risk of lung or upper airway cancer in people who have smoked marijuana. The indicators go to tobacco as the culprit. Marijuana smoking does appear to increase cough, sputum production, airway inflammation, and wheeze. As for costs to the legal system, about 80 per cent of cases tying up the system are due to possession charges. A quick check of the countries that have legalized pot have found reductions in drug use as well as a decrease in court costs. R. Payne

VISION APPRECIATED With regard to the front page article in the Jan. 2 edition of The Morning Star, I couldn't agree more with the new mayor. It's about time someone had a greater vision for this city, helping to attract business, jobs and people. I fully support the new mayor and newly elected members of council and I hope everyone else can support this new era. Glenn Wilson

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The Fulton Maroons were looking to repeat as champions of their 15th annual Maroon Corporate Classic Senior Boys Basketball Tournament Saturday afternoon at Fulton gym. Dale Olson’s Maroons went undefeated in preliminary play after bouncing the Kalamalka Lakers 87-57 Friday night. Fulton, ranked No. 7 in B.C., faced the No. 5 Golden Golden Eagles in the final. Cory Ang-Hamilton dialed up 28 points to lead the Fulton attack against the Lakers, with Brandon Isaac (18 points) and Kobe Romanovitch (10) also reaching double digits. Nick Stanhope had 21 points for Kal, and Gustavo Brocanelli earned 14. Isaac canned 28 points and Tye Kitzman drained 26 to lead the Maroons to a 72-55 slamming of the Princess Margaret Mustangs of Penticton earlier Friday. Golden earned their way to the final with a pair of Friday wins, grounding the Vernon Panthers 53-45, and the Westsyde Whundas of Kamloops 72-44. Neal Randhawa led the Eagles in both tilts, supplying 15 points against VSS and a whopping 33 against the Whundas. Ty Thomas was the Panthers’ top pointgetter with 15 against Golden, while John Garvie added 14 and Ben Hladik 11. Vernon stuffed the Fulton reserve squad 62-45 in their other Friday tilt.

Hladik fired a game-high 27 points for the Cats, while Romanovitch replied with 15 for Fulton. Maggie rattled the Sa-Hali Sabres of Kamloops 84-62 in the other Friday game. In opening-day action Thursday, the #1 Maroons got 24 points from Kitzman as they swarmed Sa-Hali 81-46. Isaac supplied 17 points and AngHamilton added 10. The Sabres were led by Haris Djelmo and Dima Pokhylov, who collected 15 points apiece. Despite a 25-point showing from Romanovitch, the Fulton reserves fell 70-54 to the Eagles in the late game Thursday. Noah Alleyne (nine points) and Jake O’Quinn (seven) helped keep Fulton competitive. Bandhawa and Saje Gosal each flushed 17 points for the Eagles. Garvie supplied a monster 35 points to push the Panthers past the Whundas 68-61 in their opener. Hladik added 10 points and Thomas contributed eight. Josh Bosher, with 20 points, and Scott Barry, with 14, were the Whundas’ main threats. The Lakers went winless in their first two tilts, bowing 70-43 to the Mustangs Thursday, and 56-48 to Sa-Hali in Friday’s first game. Lucas Ross dialed up a 19-point showing against Maggie, and drained another 17 against the Sabres. Stanhope added secondary scoring for Kal, collecting six points Thursday and eight Friday.

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Tye Kitzman of the Fulton Maroons drives up and over Prabh Chahal of the Princess Margaret Mustangs as he goes for a shot in the 15th annual Fulton Maroons Senior Boys Basketball Corporate Classic Friday at Fulton.

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There is a strong chance the Vernon Vipers and West Kelowna Warriors could meet in the opening round of the playoffs. If their regular-season battles are any indication, that’ll be great news for B.C. Hockey League fans, and likely a heavier workload for the team trainers.

Watching these teams square off is like watching a pair of Siamese fighting fish get thrown in the tank together – the dislike is both mutual and instant. “Pen’s (Penticton Vees) always close, but this year the West-K rivalry has been the bigger one,” said Vipers’ captain Riley Guenther, shortly after his team secured a 6-3 comeback win over the Warriors Friday night before 2,000

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When he saw the icy conditions for Friday’s snowboard cross competition at the world championships in Kreischberg, Austria, Vernon’s Kevin Hill knew he was in for a wild ride. It all ended brilliantly for Hill as he earned his first major international medal with a silver. He also collected 5,000 euros for the result. Hill, 28, was runner-up in each of the elimination rounds – from the round of 16 to the Big Final, a Kevin Hill rather dicey position when only the top-two advanced. In that Big Final, he had to come from behind to assure himself the silver behind winner Luca Matteotti of Italy. American riders Nick Baumgartner and Nate Holland were third and fourth. “I started the day a little unsettled, very excited to race but with extra added pressure from myself,’’ said Hill, eighth at the Winter Olympics last year. “The course was one of my least favourites in the past few years, more so because of the weather leading to the event with warm weather and then freezing weather.’’ Those conditions made for high speeds and icy turns but Hill was in control. “I worked hard to make it to the final,” he said. “When the gate dropped I left it on the line and got some luck. I’m very excited, I can’t thank the Canadian support team enough and now I’m ready to go get a medal at X-Games.’’ Christopher Robanske of Calgary was 27th and Baptiste Brochu of Saguenay, Que., 35th. In women’s competition, two-time Olympic medallist Dominique Maltais of Petite-Rivière-St-François, Que., won the small final for fifth place overall. Tess Critchlow of Kelowna was 14th.

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Paulsen Lautard fired a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, as the host Summerland Steam topped the North Okanagan Knights 4-3 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play Friday night. All of Summerland’s regulation goals were special teams jobs, with Vernon’s Cole Woodliffe (20th goal) opening the scoring while shorthanded with five minutes left in period one. Lautard (16th) and Michael McEachern (2nd) collected powerplay tallies in the middle frame. Answering for the 5-31-1-4 Knights were Dustin Kostiuk, with his first two goals of the year, and Christopher Mostoka, who also pocketed his first goal midway through the third period. Knights’ netminder Josh Shank recorded an

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times, we didn’t know what was going to be called. “They’re kids and their emotions start to go in a wrong direction. Mentally, we’ve got to be stronger.” Ferner credited his team for persevering to earn an important divisional win. “West Kelowna had a good start, but we slowly tried to claw ourselves back in the game,” he said. “We started moving our feet, we started to get pucks to the net and we were winning races. “The effort away from the puck was a lot better for certain guys.” Vernon really seized the momentum with goals 39 seconds apart by Blaine Caton and Liam Finlay halfway through the third period. Caton (3rd) buried a puck bobbled by Desautels and Finlay (18th) fired a quick one from the slot after Luke Voltin dangled his way into West Kelowna’s zone before feeding Finlay in front. Voltin (10th) added extra insurance with an empty netter from centre ice. Todosychuk, earning his ninth win, appears to be finding his groove after several injury setbacks. He finished with 27 saves, including several crosscrease desperation stops. Desautels, who had 31 saves, was particularly strong in the opening 40 minutes. SNAKE BITES: Second star Liam Coughlin assisted on two of Aldworth’s goals, and hit the post at the buzzer to end the second period...Finlay has goals in four straight games. Vernon leads the season series with West Kelowna 4-2.

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incredible 59 saves, while Spencer Huff had 30 stops for the Steam, now 25-14-0-2. North Okanagan began a four-game home stand Saturday against the Kimberley Dynamiters (2215-2-3), and will entertain the Princeton Posse (18-18-2-2) today in a 3 p.m. matinee at Nor-Val Sports Centre. Meanwhile, in Midget Rep action Friday night in Rutland, Jeremy Pogue fired the winner as the Vernon Coca Cola Tier 2 Vipers iced the Kelowna Tier 3s 3-2. Backed by netminder Conor Webb, Vernon got a first-period goal from Julian Darkazanli, assisted by Easton Jones and Kyle Sherwood. Dex Elders, from Cordell Oppenheimer and Austin Derkach, scored in the second frame before Easton and Sherwood set up Pogue’s winner.

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The Warriors (21-16-0-5) slipped to fourth after they were overtaken by the Merritt Centennials (23-15-0-2), 4-1 winners over the league-leading Vees Friday. Leading the Viper rally was Texas forward Thomas Aldworth, who scored the Snakes’ first three goals for his third hat trick of the season to earn first star. The 19-year-old’s 32 snipes are second only to Coquitlam’s Corey Mackin, who has 38. With Vernon trailing 3-1, Aldworth pulled his team within a goal on a sneaky wraparound on Warriors' netminder Andy Desautels late in the second period. The hard-skating Texan then earned the equalizer 3:23 into the third frame by tapping home the rebound off linemate TJ Dumonceaux's shot from the left circle. “My legs felt pretty good tonight and I was wheeling, so I knew something was going to happen if I just kept playing the same way,” said Aldworth, who hit one post and was denied twice by Desautels on breakaways in the first period. “They (West Kelowna d-men) keep taking bad gaps on me and I’d take them wide and beat them. I don’t know why, but I’ll take it.” Aldworth, committed to the NCAA Division 1 Providence Friars, opened Vernon’s account on a 5-on-3 man advantage after singles by Liam Blackburn and Josh Bly had the Warriors leading 2-0 early in the second frame. Blackburn (15th goal) buried a second chance past Danny Todosychuk 13:28 into the first period. Bly (8th) showed good hands in deflecting Kyle Marino’s high point shot early in the second. Brayden Gelsinger (14th), who looked dangerous on a unit with Jon Desbiens and ex-WHL pivot Andrew Johnson, recorded West Kelowna's other goal during a secondperiod powerplay. Gelsinger, a Regina product who came over to the Warriors in a deal with the Cowichan Valley Capitals in November, said his team strayed from the game-plan in the third period. “It’s tough to let them come back and get a win like that. It’s pretty frustrating,” said Gelsinger, named third star. “We just need to play simple and be committed to the dee zone first, and offence will come. We kind of let that go a little bit in the game.” Referees Bryan Bourdon and Kevin Crowell struggled to maintain order at times as the chippy play carried on after whistles. The duo drew plenty of boos as Vernon played shorthanded eight times, including a pair of 5-on-3s. The Warriors went on the penalty kill four times. “It was frustrating more than anything for our players,” said Vipers’ head coach Mark Ferner. “At

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Canada will be putting a new-look team on the ice when the World Wheelchair Curling Championships get underway Feb. 7 in Lohja, Finland. Mark Ideson of London, Ont. will take over as skip in Finland, with longtime national team skip Jim Armstrong of Cambridge, Ont. missing the event due to health issues. Ideson, who will throw lead rocks, was the alternate for the Canadian teams that won gold at the most recent World Wheelchair Championships, in 2013, in Sochi, Russia, and also captured gold in the same position at the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi. He will be joined in Finland by veteran national-team

members vice-skip Ina Forrest of Armstrong, (who will throw last rocks), third Dennis Thiessen of Sanford, Man. and second Sonja Gaudet of Vernon – all of whom were members of the Paralympic gold-medal team (Gaudet’s third Paralympic gold and Forrest’s second). Also travelling to Finland will be Marie Wright of Moose Jaw. She will be making her national team debut as the alternate. Wright was a member of Team Saskatchewan, winner of the 2012 Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship. “We’re optimistic about the look of this team going to Finland,” said Greg Stremlaw, CEO of the Canadian Curling Association. “We ended the 2013-14 season ranked first in the world in wheelchair curling, and while we know Team

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Canada will be adjusting to a new lineup, I know this group and its coaching staff will be performing at its best in pursuit of the gold medal.” Canada has won a leading three gold medals at the World Wheelchair Championship – 2009 in Vancouver, 2011 in Prague and 2013 in Sochi. Gaudet and Forrest were members of all three teams, as was national coach Joe Rea, who once again will be at the helm in Finland. Team Canada will open round-robin play in the 10-team competition Saturday, Feb. 7 against China at the Kisakallio Sports Institute. The top four teams advance to the Page Playoff round, leading to the gold- and bronze-medal games on Feb. 13 at 4 a.m.

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Sovereign Lake Nordic Club skiers claimed 16 podium finishes in the Teck Okanagan Cup at Stake Lake near Kamloops last weekend. A total of 29 locals faced the the hilly course with Dawson Bond topping Atom Boys and his brother Mitchell Bond winning Pee Wee Boys. Nate Hardy, Evan Sadesky and Luca Ariano also finished strong in Pee Wee boys in eighth, ninth and 10th place, respectively. Lucas Sadesky grabbed third in Bantam Boys with teammate Torin Andrews right behind in fifth. In the largest division of Midget Girls, Clara Hardy was the top Sovereign Lake finisher in seventh, with Danica Ariano and Madison Land right on her heels in ninth and 10th. Sisters Annika and Natalya

Ariano, in their first race of the season, finished in style in 13th and 14th in the same division. Looking for more challenge, Ian Oliphant raced up an age group and nabbed second in the Juvenile Boys 1, while Adian Andrews took first in Juvenile Boys 2. Also taking top spot was Paige Latta in Juvenile Girls 1 with teammates Samanatha Loewen and Emma Smedley sharing the podium in second and third place in Juvenille Girls 2. Eric Embleton was fifth in Junior Boys, while Hannah Mehain clinched first place in Junior Girls. First place also went to many of the adult skiers, with Sarah Jane winning the Open Women’s division, and Masters skiers Jen Bond, Paul Hardy and Mae Hooper all taking their respective age category.

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Linda Creaser (top row third from left) donates $2,023.99 to Santas Anonymous, accepted by volunteers Carolynn Smith (back left), Sharon Fisher, Kelly Green, Joanie Maxnuk (front left), Kay Schweitzer and Lydia Wainwright. In the past 12 years, Creaser has raised more than $15,000 for Santas Anonymous with events she has raised in the community. Santas is open every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon all year round, helping needy families at Christmas but also for children’s birthdays. To make an appointment, call 250-542-4448. Santas is always looking for both cash donations or toys in good condition to be regifted to other children.

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Library brings door-to-door service Morning Star Staff

The library is coming to your door. Okanagan Regional Library and Nexus B.C. Senior Services are launching a pilot project to deliver free service to Coldstream and Vernon library patrons physically unable to visit the Vernon branch because of long-term illness, infirmity or disability. “We’ve discussed this in the past but we always faced the question of how we could get library materials to people, given the resources we have. Nexus BC has stepped forward and will find and co-ordinate volunteer drivers to deliver the materials,” said Kristy Hennings, Vernon branch reference librarian. Patrons must be at least 60 years old,

living independently in either Coldstream or Vernon, and without anyone able to pick up and return library materials on their behalf. Patrons who are print or visually disabled are also eligible. Interested individuals may fill out an application for the program at Nexus B.C. Senior Services, who will review the application (based on established criteria) to ensure qualification for the program. Approved applications will be forwarded to the library who will contact the individual to complete registration. Library staff will be assigned to each patron and contact them to find out what they like to read. Staff will continue selecting materials and will follow-up ensuring that materials are suitable. A volunteer

driver will be assigned to each patron and visit their home every three weeks to drop off new library materials and pick up old materials. Anyone interested in the program is urged to contact Nexus B.C. Senior Services at 250-545-0585 for more information. There are a limited number of spaces available. Only seven spaces will be initially created to allow the library and Nexus B.C. to gauge the impact of the program on workflow and staffing. There is no fee for the service. Vernon Friends of the Library has covered the initial cost and volunteer drivers have contributed their time to bring the library to the door of Greater Vernon seniors.

Robots on the loose

f you have ever watched the show How it’s made on the Discovery channel you will have noticed a variety of robotics being used to manufacturer parts and sometimes whole things, as well as performing assemblies. This reminded me as we move into 2015 that it was 50 years ago in 1965 when I met my first robot. I had left a job as a research assistant at the Stanford Radioscience lab for a new job with Friden Corp across San Francisco Bay in San Leandro where the company had a plant building desktop Vernon PC Users’ Club electro-mechanical calculators. By today’s standards they were big, weighing in around 15 pounds and occupying at least a square foot of desk space. Inside the calculator was a printed circuit board about a foot square loaded with interconnected resistors, capacitors and semiconductors, all currently being assembled by hand. My job was to provide computer support to the R&D department on the smallest digital computer around at that time, an IBM 1620. While at Stanford my main task was to analyze naturally occurring low frequency phenomena in the magnetosphere. To aid with this I had access to the largest mainframe

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then available from IBM. So it was quite a comedown, but having discovered that computers were more fun than physics that didn’t bother me a bit, especially that now I could actually get my hands on one! One day a couple of Friden manfacturing engineers asked me to write a program to run a new machine they were getting called a Numerically Controlled Component Insertion Machine (NCCIM) — a robot. So within a week or so we had a punched paper tape to feed into NCCIM which in a few minutes would complete a circuit board that theretofore required nearly an hour to assemble manually. Under program control the machine would insert the components into two circuit boards mounted on a table which after completing one would rotate 180 degrees and assemble the second board while the operator replaced the first board with a blank. After several successful tests we demonstrated NCCIM to some company brass who were quite impressed until, rather than rotating the table 180 degrees, it rotated 360 and began jamming components on top of one another. Never trust a robot! The next meeting Vernon PC Users’ Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Schubert Centre in the cafeteria. Call Betty at 542-7024 or Gina at 550-6126 for more information.

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Newly excavated in the countryside outside Zihuatanejo, the Xihuacan pyramid has just been open to the public since 2013.

Day tripping to Xihuacan COLLEEN FRIESEN Special To The Morning Star

B.C. - Cruise ship tenders shuttle us across sparkling cobalt waters to Zihuatanejo’s docks. And joining fellow history buffs aboard a waiting tour bus, we head out into the Mexican countryside. Within 30 minutes, we’re standing inside Xihuacan (she-wha-cahn) Museum, keen to investigate this archeological site open since in 2013. “Rainstorms would regularly expose relics,” says Ramon, our guide. “So villagers around here have long known about these ruins.” Shepherding us through wondrous exhibits in glass cases, he continues, “These ceramic figurines, the jewelry, copper axes, carved seashells and bell necklaces all reflect the works of five cultures.” Archaeologists have determined that Aztec, Toltec, Olmec, Zapotec and Tarascan tribes settled here between 450 BC and 1100 AD. Ramon identifies the most significant of the over 800 artifacts, including slats for flattening infant skulls into noble profiles. A polychrome vase even suggests that Mayans travelled from their far away lands to meet and trade at this 3,000-year-old site. A detailed relief map depicts temples, ceremonial altars, ball courts, pyramids and villages once stretching across 2000 hectares. So far, just a small part has yet been excavated. Meaning “place of the people who control eternity,” Xihuacan was a special religious destination where distant tribes gathered for sacred ceremonies. Unlike other early ceremonial centers in Mexico, this one was used to worship many gods. “A prominent circular stone found here,” Ramon says, “was used for human sacrifices. Offerings were made twice per season to ensure the gods granted rain, fertility and bountiful crops.” Before leaving the museum, an illustrated Mayan calendar helps everyone figure out their animal spirit. Applying

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A single brick maker can make and fire 400 adobe bricks daily.

birthdates to the 26 possibilities, many of us happily discover our deer, rabbit and bird spirits. Others groan at the revelation that their’s are snakes, spiders and lizards. A dusty, rutted road behind the museum leads us to the newly excavated ball court amid scrub forest. “At 54-meters long, this one is said to be Mexico’s second largest, after Chichen Itza’s famous court,” Ramon reports. Fans would watch the revered ballgame from surrounding slopes. Using only hips and shoulders, elite players bumped a heavy rubber ball through a stone ring high up on the wall. A royal palace lying near the ball court will soon be excavated. As with all this site’s structures, it was covered with tons of sand long ago when a huge tsunami rolled in from the Pacific. Further down the road rises a huge, nine-stepped square-based structure, each side measuring the length of a football field. Unique among Mexican pyr-

amids, this one was built with adobe blocks. Reconstructed and coated with bright orange-ochre clay, it is amazing! Steep wooden stairs take us 37-metres up to the pyramid’s flattop. Here, we discover worthy souls were prepared for sacrifice in a pool filled pure water and fragrant flowers. Some think the winning — or maybe the losing — ball players may have taken their last baths there. Back aboard the bus, we roll past mango and palm plantations. Stopping at a workyard piled high with drying coconuts reveals a small brickworks operation. There, we meet a single worker kneading and forming clay into tiles. He proudly tells us he produces up to 400 terra cotta tiles and bricks daily, firing them in his small mound kiln fueled with coconut husks. A roadside restaurant farther on provides another welcome stop. After enjoying icy drinks, our bus carries us to a viewpoint overlooking Ixtapa, just six kilometres from Zihuatanejo. This glitzy twin sister boasts a string of luxury hotels arranged along a stretch of golden sand. Returning to old Zihua, we bask in the warm breezes along Paseo del Pescador. Low-rise, fan-only hotels, boutiques, bars and galleries line the narrow cobblestone downtown streets. Countless beached fishing pangas remind us of the Shawshank Redemption, where Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman dreamed of living Zihua’s simple life. Even today, fishermen sell their red snapper catches to residents and restaurateurs from under shade trees just off the promenade. As others linger on patios drenched in late afternoon sunshine, we bargain with artisans for silver trinkets and handpainted ceramics before catching the last tender back to our Veendam home. Still a charming, laid-back town, Zihuatanejo also proves the perfect gateway for our daytrip into Mexico’s past. Colleen Friesen is with Travel Writers’ Tales.

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Rumours catching on College fuels gas training

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The rumour around Vernon is there’s a new dining experience at Park Plaza on Highway 6. Rumours Mediterranean Family Restaurant, owned by the de Beer family, offers authentic Mediterranean food – mainly Greek and Italian fare – with other dishes of Spanish and Mexican influence also available. Their large menu means there are plenty of options, and it is also a fully licenced establishment. Some of their traditional Mediterranean menu items include souvlaki, calamari, kebabs and lamb. Popular North American options include steak, wings, ribs, soups, salads and burgers. “Our chefs are highly qualified with many years of international experience and exposure,” said Andries de Beer, who emigrated to Canada with wife Christina and daughter Natasha, from Namibia, Africa. “We receive tremendous and positive feedback from our customers and have already established a loyal repeat customer base. “We have over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and enjoy what we are doing.” Asked how a family from southern Africa got involved in a Mediterranean restaurant, Christina said: “My grandmother was Greek. I was the lucky one who got all the family recipes.”

cial economy.” WiNG program students will Okanagan College’s Vernon campus is offering a four-week acquire nine industry certificates natural gas sector training pro- during the four weeks, including gram, with tuition and support Occupational First Aid (OFA) available to eligible participants, Level 1, OFA Transportation Endorsement, H2S Alive, starting Feb. 2. The Workers in Natural Gas Petroleum Safety Training, (WiNG) program will provide General Safety Information, the specific skills and certifi- WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, cations required for Fall Protection and those preparing to Confined Space. seek work in the thrivNatural gas indusing liquefied natural try specific training gas (LNG) industry. covers operating in “The college has natural gas, technoljoined six other B.C. ogy and communipost-secondary instications and career tutions to offer the planning. Sessions Silvestrone energy literacy and on resume writing certifications needed and interview skills to help fill the projected demand for skilled and semi- are included. Classes are scheduled from skilled workers in the LNG sector,” said Dr. Dennis Silvestrone, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday director of continuing studies to Friday, ending Feb. 27. Funding for WiNG is providand corporate development at ed through the Canada-British the college. “The province is currently Columbia Job Fund. Eligible estimating thousands of new unemployed or underemployed positions will be created in participants must meet cerdirect and indirect jobs relat- tain criteria, including being ed to operating LNG plants. both legally entitled to work in The WiNG program is a great Canada and a B.C. resident, and opportunity for Okanagan not enrolled as either a high College to build labour market school or post-secondary stuskills and assist students inter- dent. For information on the proested in finding employment in an industry poised to have a gram, contact Heather Flood at positive impact on the provin- HFlood@okanagan.bc.ca. Morning Star Staff

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Natasha de Beer, whose family runs Rumours Mediterranean Family Restaurant, shows off their Hercules and Zeus Feast, one of the new Vernon establishment’s popular menu items.

Report: tech sector added $1.02B to economy in 2013 Morning Star Staff

Accelerate Okanagan says the regional technology industry contributed more than $1.02 billion to the local economy in 2013. According to an economic impact report commissioned by Accelerate Okanagan, and conducted by a third party in conjunction with Victoria-based VIATeC, the tech sector had a direct impact of $797 million in revenues by regional companies, as well as an indirect impact of $223 million created by businesses that supply inputs to the sector. Accelerate Okanagan CEO, Pilar Portela,

said the study shows why the Okanagan is one of the best places in Canada to start or invest in a tech business. “Startups and tech companies in the Okanagan have great access to vital resources,” said Portela. “With over 6,500 highly skilled tech workers, an international airport that offers non-stop flights to 64 destinations, and easy access to vital business support programs and services, the Okanagan is a thriving entrepreneurial community that offers everything today’s startups need for success.” The growth of the tech industry in the

Okanagan is creating thousands of jobs for the many highly skilled people who move to the area to enjoy the Okanagan lifestyle. For Accelerate Okanagan and other local organizations that support the tech industry, this is good news. According to the survey, the Okanagan Valley is home to 558 technology businesses with a collective workforce of 6,551 employees. The average business has 10 employees (eight full-time and two parttime) and works with two independent contractors. There are an estimated 1,920 self-employed technology workers in the

Okanagan Valley. The survey also indicated that technology employees tend to be slightly younger than local employee demographic in other industries, although all age groups are represented in the industry. A total of 38 per cent of the Okanagan tech sector employees are under the age of 35. The results also indicate there is a growing number of women entering the tech field. About one quarter of tech employees are women, but local initiatives are underway that should see this percentage rise over the coming years.

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Cassandra Blackwell, associate owner of the 27th Street Shoppers Drug Mart (left), Dave Stefaniuk, front store manager of the Polson Shoppers Drug Mart, and Alison Cerney, of the 27th Street Shoppers Drug Mart, donate $7,568 to Greg Mussenden, Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation director. The money was raised by the three local Shoppers Drug Marts through their Tree of Life campaign and will go to the McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Centre.

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ax-Free Savings Accounts fers, or other specified contributions). (TFSAs) should be on your Plus any unused contribution personal savings radar. room from 2014. Since they were first introduced If you make a withdrawal, the by the federal government in 2009, earliest you can earn back your TFSA TFSAs have been widely acknowlcontribution room is the first day of edged as a great vehicle for tax-free the year after the TFSA withdrawal savings growth. To make sure you get was made. every TFSA benefit, here is what you If you contribute more than your need to know about them. allowable TFSA contribution room Every Canadian resident over at any time during the year in which 18 years of age is eligible to open you made a withdrawal, you will be a TFSA. Contributions to investconsidered to have over-contributed ments held within a TFSA are not tax and will incur tax penalties. deductible but do grow on TFSA investments a tax-free basis. are generally the same as The annual TFSA conthose available for RRSPs, tribution limit is indexed including mutual funds, to inflation in $500 increguaranteed investment ments and in 2013, the certificates (GICs), securiCanada Revenue Agency ties listed on a designated increased the limit to stock exchange and gov$5,500, where it remains ernment or corporate for 2015. Andy Erickson bonds. You’ll maximize the Withdrawals from value of your TFSA by making the a TFSA do not affect eligibility for most of all available contribution income-tested benefits such as Old room, but even if you don’t use all Age Security (OAS). your contribution room every year, A TFSA can be a good choice for it accumulates year after year, so you both short- and long-term financial can use it in the future. goals, providing a ready source of If you have never had a TFSA emergency funds, a good way to save account and have been a Canadian for everything from a new car to a resident and 18 years of age since dream vacation or a down payment 2009, you will have $31,000 in unused on a new home, saving taxes on your TFSA contribution room. non-registered investments, and addIf you already have a TFSA, your ing to your retirement savings. 2015 annual contribution room is calAndy Erickson is the division direcculated by taking: The annual dollar tor with Investors Group, Vernon. This limit for 2015 of $5,500. article is provided for information Plus the amount of withdrawals purposes only. Please consult with a from 2014 (excluding withdrawals of professional advisor before implementexcess contributions, qualifying trans- ing a strategy.

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• Gedd Cantwell, VP and Manager for and Alberta/Okanagan is and pleased to aannounce taxes. Investment portfolios are Regional designed using asset allocation diversification strategies they stress conservative that quality investment products and disciplined management Johninvestment Edwardsphilosophy, has been appointed Manager ofathe Vernon Branchprocess. of National Bank Financial Wealth Management. John is a long time resident of the Okanagan and has worked in the Investment WHAT Industry forI OFFER over 20 years.  Investment planning and implementation

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Businesses that want to learn more about the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) can join an interactive webinar offered by the B.C. government on Wednesday. The interactive webinar, which runs 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., will provide information on general PST application, registration and the online services option, eTaxBC, followed by a question and answer session. Space is limited, so businesses that want to participate must sign up online by Tuesday. Registration for the webinar and information is available at www.gov.bc.ca/pstoutreach

There will be a subsequent webinar covering the same topics on Wednesday, Feb. 18. These webinars are one way the government is reaching out to B.C. businesses to ensure they have the information they need in relation to the PST. Additional tools and services available to help businesses include: PST bulletins and notices, as well as online videos available at www.gov. bc.ca/pstoutreach. Businesses with questions regarding the PST can call a toll-free helpline at 1-877-388-4440, or e-mail questions to CTBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca

Sport Chek eager for First Tracks Morning Star Staff

Nothing beats bombing down a hill of fresh, untouched powder following a big snowfall. To help skiers and snowboarders experience the often unattainable feeling this season, Sport Chek has introduced a new First Tracks program that allows skiers and snowboarders to gain early access to the slopes before public admission begins. The program, which began Thursday and runs until Feb. 10,

is available at 19 participating hills nationwide, including Silver Star Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders who spend $300 on ski and board equipment at Sport Chek will receive two First Tracks passes, one lift ticket and guaranteed early access to the hill, where they will have free reign of the slopes before the crowds. Participating hills, dates and detailed information can be found at sportchek.ca/firsttracks.

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Armstrong Mayor Chris Pieper (left) presents authors Jessi Ann Gamble (second from left) and Jack Jamieson (right), and helper Linda Neden with Heritage B.C. Award of Honours for their book Celebrating the City of Armstrong 1913-2013.

Two Armstrong authors have been celebrated for their book on celebrating the city’s history. Jessi Ann Gamble and Jack Jamieson received a Heritage B.C. advocacy, awareness and planning award of honour at the organization’s annual general meeting in late 2014. The pair were unable to attend so the awards were presented at Armstrong council. Gamble and Jamieson co-authored Celebrating the City of Armstrong 1913-2013 for the city’s centennial year. “We nominated the book for an award and

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it won a provincial honour,” said Gail Salter of the Armstrong Heritage Advisory Committee. This book was written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city, and it documents significant events that occurred in each of its 100 years. “As the CPR railroad runs through the centre of Armstrong, the book is designed around a railroad theme and is both written and pictorial,” wrote Heritage B.C. on its website. “This is the first book to record the history and heritage of Armstong, and it has been an outstanding success, already into its second printing.” Added Mayor Chris Pieper, who presented Gamble and Jamieson with their awards: “It’s a fantastic book. We (council) all have bought copies.” Salter also acknowledged the work of a third person, whose name is not on the book or the award. Linda Neden, said Salter, would have been the publisher if the project had been a publishing house. “She was the technical coordinator and she seemed to me to be doing everything,” said Salter. “We think she should be recognized and acknowledged. She worked very hard along with the other two.” Copies of the book are available at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery and Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce.

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It may be the kids who benefit most from a local One to One reading program, but its the volunteers who gain an instant gratification from the improvements they foster. “It’s really rewarding,” said Maureen Richmond, who has been volunteering just an hour and a half once a week with the Junction Literacy Centre program since she retired from her teaching career in 2013. “I definitely see an improvement in their fluency, confidence and they’re maybe more enthusiastic about reading. “It’s really neat to see.” The Junction has been providing the One to One Children’s Literacy Program in the Vernon School District elementary schools since 1996. But more volunteers are needed to keep the program running smoothly and helping kids. Therefore training sessions are scheduled for Jan. 22 and 26 for anyone interested in donating just an hour and a half each week at a local school to get kids on track with their reading skills. Anyone interested can contact Bonnie Hutton at bhutton@junctionliteracy.ca or 250-549-2216. “Anybody who

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wants to be a teacher or CEA it’s great for your resume,” said Hutton, literacy outreach coordinator. “Or university students looking for experience.” Anyone, from stayat-home parents to students with a block of free time, can make a difference, but men are especially popular with the kids since there aren’t many male volunteers. The program runs from Feb. 2 to May 2 and volunteers can choose a morning or afternoon reading period any day of the week, at any of the schools, including Cherryville, Lavington and the Okanagan Indian Band. It can make a real difference for those kids who are somewhere in between good readers and those who need learning assistance. “Reluctant readers,” said Hutton. It’s those kids who would benefit from some extra one-on-one time, which is often not available. “As a teacher you have so much to do so you’re likely not going to have time to sit down and read with a student for an hour and a half,” said Hutton. Just a basic ability to read is necessary from volunteers, who are taught additional strategies to assist students. “A lot of them read on their own or sometimes we share and they read a page and I read a page,” said Richmond. For kids like eightyear-old Cole Gardner, it’s a special moment during the week, when he lights up when it’s his turn to go to the special One to One room to read. Perusing the collection of titles in his category, Gardner explains just what takes place every Wednesday afternoon for him. “You read, and after two or three books you get to play a game. “You might read a real live book or a fake book.”

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Sandy and Jerry Tellier take part in last year’s Raising Spirits for United Way. The 2015 fundraiser takes place Feb. 19.

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North Okanagan residents can lift a glass in toast and support key community services. The Raising Spirits for United Way fundraiser takes place Feb. 19 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Complex. “It will be great fun,” said Linda Yule, United Way executive director. The public tasting session includes wine, spirits and food from Gumtree Catering. Stutters Disaster Kleenup will provide rides home to event participants. United Way supports more than 20 community programs for children, youth, families, seniors and those with disabilities. Among the agencies that have received United Way support are the Enderby and District Family Resource Centre, the Family Resource Centre for the North Okanagan, Independent Living Vernon, Kindale Development Association, the Falkland Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, the Upper Room Mission and the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre. Tickets for Raising Spirits are $25 and they must be purchased in advance. They are available at www.unitedwaynocs.com or at most private liquor outlets. For more information, call 250-549-1346.

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Initiation players Asher Kuiken of the Vernon Blues (above, left) and Ethan Whitney of the Vernon Thunderbirds battle for the puck during a mini-game between periods at the Vernon Vipers game at Kal Tire Place. Max Reed of the Thunderbirds (left) skates with the puck during the game.

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Following four highly successful seasons of travelogue presentations, Grannies à Gogo is set to present their impressive 2015 season of four all-new destinations. Travelogue #23 focuses on Japan on Jan. 23; Travelogue #24 looks at the Baltics on Jan. 30; Travelogue #25 explores Myanmar, Feb. 6; and Travelogue #26 travels to Spain on Feb. 13. All the PowerPoint presentations are scheduled for 10 a.m. at the People Place, downstairs in Room 006. Wayne Emde launches this series with “Japan - Beyond the Tourist Triangle of Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara.” Having travelled extensively in Japan over the past eight years, he explores beyond the usual tourist stops and presents many unique places. Wayne has walked the centuries-old pilgrimage paths around Shikoku and the ancient Nakasendo Trail, and has explored the seldom visited Sea of Japan coast with its ancient castles, unique pottery and cave formations at Akiyoshi. “I love Tokyo, Kyoto — especially during cherry blossom time, and Nara, but there is much more to Japan than these three destinations,” said Emde. In the second travelogue Linda Wills presents “The Baltic States: A Discovery Tour,” taking us to the proud sovereign states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. She notes that these countries have shared a history of conquests, foreign occupation and struggles for independence, yet have preserved distinct cultural identities. Linda depicts a collage from medieval town centres to Art Nouveau treasures amidst stark modern buildings, infused with three different languages, three currencies and two religions, all in a small corner of Europe where the proud peoples are survivors. The season’s third travelogue takes us to “Magical Myanmar, Myth or Reality?” presented by Audrey Pope. As Myanmar (formerly Burma) emerged from 40 years of isolation, Audrey was in one of the first tours allowed in. She shares her exotic fascination with this Buddhist country, and notes the contradiction between the poverty of the people who also contribute toward the gold coating of the stunning temples and statues, and who feed the monks and nuns providing the country’s education. Audrey will also take us inside the schools for a closer look at their education system. Rounding out the winter morning Travelogue series is “Spain - a Glimpse of Yesterday and Today” through the photos and sketches of artist Gail Short. From El Molino in Andalusia she explores the Moorish palaces of the Alhambra, the ancient city of Cordoba, and the flair of Barcelona. Gail caught the spirit of Spain in a Flamenco performance, a village fall fair and in other small towns. Join us as we travel to these four captivating destinations! All presentations will be held at the People Place, 3402- 27th Ave., lower level, at 10 a.m. Admission is $5 per travelogue, payable at the door. All proceeds directly support bereaved African grandmothers raising their orphaned grandchildren.

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Wayne Emde gets burned by sparks during the Tejikara Fire Festival near Gifu, Japan. The Vernon photographer presents “Japan Beyond the Tourist Triangle of Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara” Travelogue for Grannies à Gogo Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. at the People Place.

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El Molino is the picturesque jumping off point for Gail Short’s explorations of Andalusia and other parts of Spain. Short presents “Spain - a Glimpse of Yesterday and Today” Travelogue Feb. 13. For more information about Grannies à Gogo: the Vernon - South Africa Connection, go to www.granniesagogo.com or e-mail granniesagogo@gmail.com Susan Fenner is publicity rep for Grannies à Gogo: the Vernon - South Africa Connection.

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The Hill of Crosses in Lithuania was repeatedly bulldozed in the Soviet occupation but the crosses always reappeared — testimony to the people’s resilience. Linda Wills presents “The Baltic States: A Discovery Tour” Travelogue Jan. 30.

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We all feel sad from time to time. It is a normal and appropriate response to disappointment and loss. But how do you tell whether your child or teen is experiencing normal sadness or suffering from clinical (or major) depression that may need expert help? Telling the difference can be difficult as the symptoms of depression can be different in children and teens from adults. In young children, it may express itself by being excessively clingy, frequently crying, expressing fear that they or others will die, losing interest in toys or friends, losing interest in school or refusing to go, fre- Dr. David Smith quent headaches, stomachaches or feeling sick. In older children and teens, along with many of those symptoms can come others like withdrawal and social isolation. Other symptoms can be a lack of energy, extreme boredom, inability to concentrate or communicate, loss of friends, or lack of desire to see friends. Changes in patterns of eating and sleeping (either too much or too little) are common signs, as is being unable to get out of bed or off the couch. If your teen has previously been involved in sports and hobbies, depression may show up as an inability to enjoy or partake in activities that used to bring pleasure. Also common are feelings of excessive regret, guilt and remorse and increased irritability, aggression and hostility, as well as extreme sensitivity to rejection, criticism or failure. Sometimes untreated anxiety can turn into depression when the child or youth feels overwhelmed by their fears. One or two such symptoms usually aren’t enough to make a diagnosis, but a pattern of sadness or loss of interests or pleasure combined with three or four such symptoms extending over two weeks or longer is more suggestive of clinical depression. For parents, some of these symptoms can seem at times like normal teenage angst, lack of motivation or even misbehaviour. In fact, up until about two decades ago, it was thought that depression was primarily an adult disorder that rarely affected children or teens. Any symptoms displayed were put down to “a phase,” moodiness, over-dramatization, or self-indulgence. “Snap out of it!” many a parent would bark — thinking erroneously that cajoling or scolding might help.

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Now we know much better. Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects about two per cent of B.C. children and adolescents every year. It is more common in girls, but it may be that depressed boys and teenage males display other behaviours like aggression, substance use, and delinquency, which can mask the depression. The risk of experiencing an episode of depression rises with age and with family history. While sometimes depression comes seemingly out of the blue, it can also be triggered in susceptible youth (with a genetic predisposition or with low selfesteem, perfectionist tendencies, for example) by trauma, anxiety, guilt or regret, or the death of a loved one or other significant loss. On its own, depression is bad enough, but its hopelessness and despair, with the inability to see a brighter future, can also lead to suicide, which is the second leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year-olds. Fortunately, depression is highly treatable and youth are more likely to respond well to treatment if they receive it early. Treatment can consist of psychotherapy to teach youths how to address thoughts and behaviours that can lead to depression. Also, anti-depressant medication can be very effective at reversing depression and keeping relapses at bay. If your child seems to be showing symptoms of depression, talk to your family doctor, a mental health professional or the mental health clinicians through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Call Service BC at 1-800663-7867 to find the MCFD office nearest to you. Their experts will screen for depression and help your child access the most appropriate treatment if needed. We do know that healthy diets, regular exercise, good sleep and the ability to talk about problems with people who care are all protective against depression or relapses. Information and support are available through a number of websites, such as: ok2bblue.com, dwdonline.ca, heretohelp.ca; mindyourmind.ca; keltyresources.ca, mindcheck. ca, openmind.ca. For youth with suicidal thoughts please call the B.C. youth crisis line 1-800-suicide, visit youthinbc. ca to chat with a counsellor in real time, or go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist, the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health, and a contracted psychiatrist for Child and Youth Mental Health for the Ministry of Children and Family Development. This series of columns is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collaborative, which involves multiple individuals, organizations and ministries all working together to increase the number of children, youth, and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support. The Collaborative is jointly funded by the Government of British Columbia and Doctors of B.C.

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elks mega meat draw Every third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Along with meat to be won is a meat basket with a nice variety, 50/50 and also miscellaneous baskets. Everyone welcome. Elks Lodge is at 3103 – 30th St., Vernon. come & hear the gospel message shared simply and freely Sundays at 3:30 p.m. at the Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave., Vernon. Only the Bible, and all of the Bible. Everyone welcome; no collection. ukuleles for fun reunion Jan. 18, at ANAF Hangar from 2 to 4 p.m. The club was started in fall 2008. All past, inactive or interested members are invited to the anniversary celebration. Bring your instrument, or voice and sense of fun. For information, call or text Patch at 250-540-2290. queen silver star talent showcase & silent auction Jan. 18 from 2-4 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Doors open 1:30. Not only will guests be entertained by Queen Silver Star candidates, but there will also be a silent auction. Each candidate will create a gift basket to be auctioned off; as well, the community has donated some great items including a queen-sized quilt. Tickets from candidates, the Carnival website and Carnival office. Tea, coffee and squares included in $12 ticket price. okanagan chinese baptist church Worship in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation every third Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m. at Vernon Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27th St. al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave.; Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays at 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933.

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feature event: diy solar energy projects presentation jan. 22 at 7 p.m.

ENS director John Barling will provide helpful information on the ease of do-ityourself solar energy projects in this presentation Jan. 22 at 7 p.m., in the Schubert Centre. He will also provide information on the costs for swimming pool and water heating, cabin photo-voltaics, solar greenhouses, cooking in the sun, and food drying. Planning for specific workshops to follow. Everyone welcome! Bring your questions and ideas! Sponsor: Sustainable Environment Network Society (www.sensociety.org)

halina seniors’ centre Hand and Foot Canasta takes place Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost: 50 cents. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec. Centre. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. aa meetings Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting and handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Women in Recovery Group (H), closed, 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. (X). Men’s closed meeting 7:30 p.m., Gateway Shelter, 2800-33rd St., Vernon. Open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., just off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. Access (X) No access. Info., call 250-545-4933. bingo in enderby Mondays at 6 p.m., Enderby Seniors Complex on George Street at 6 p.m.; 19 games. coda meets Mondays at noon at Vernon Alliance Church. the schubert centre has cards Every day you can find at least one game of cards being played. Monday is pinochle from noon to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday is bridge noon to 3 p.m., crib 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., canasta noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday is Scrabble 10 to 11:30 a.m., Friday is canasta at 1 p.m. Members are $1 and non-members $2. All are welcome.

own entrance), up to 50 in the meeting room and 75 in the Coffee House and are famous for their catering. The centre also provides meals for The Meals on Wheels program. Call 250-549-4201 for further information or to book your event. single friends 50+ Weekly coffee meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the food court, Village Green Centre. Come for coffee and pick up an activity list. Join us, there is no membership fee. Our group has been meeting for 12 years, we do all kinds of activities. silver star rotary club meets Tuesdays from 6:46 to 8 a.m. at the Village Green Hotel across from the Village Green Centre. This is a fun, friendly, social club supporting local community and international service, and we are looking for new members. Everyone is welcome to come for a free breakfast. monashee toastmasters welcomes you to our Tuesday meetings in the meeting room (last door on right side of the hall) of Whitevalley Community Center in Lumby. Develop your leadership and public speaking skills while enhancing your confidence in a fun and supportive atmosphere. We don’t judge, we evaluate. Our meetings begin at 7 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. with socializing before our meetings. Come to a meeting with no obligation and see for yourself — you don’t have to live in Lumby. Call Louise at 250-547-6480 or Mike at 250-547-9335 for more info. lumby artistic connections weekly watercolour painting class (sometimes we do acrylics). Cost $10 per session. Every Tuesday noon to 4 p.m., Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.). Everyone welcome. Call Olena at 250-547-8866 for info. vernon flying club & copa flight 65 Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 6210 Tronson Rd., Vernon Airport. You don’t have to have an aircraft to join, just an interest in general aviation and camaraderie. Koffee Klatch meets daily at 10 a.m. Come and check us out. Info., Marion at 250-542-1740. lumby women’s (55+) tuesday’s together meet the third Tuesday of the month the ladies meet at the seniors’ drop-in, 1751 Glencaird St. at 11:30 and car-pool to lunch. the armstrong lions club bingo every Tuesday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo at 6:50 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. aboriginal infant & early childhood development Free swimming Tuesdays from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Meet at the aquatic centre. For more info., 542-7578. pregnancy support Every Tuesday we offer drop-in from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., including lunch. We offer a free and confidential service to help you have a healthy baby. We are at 2902 29th Ave. We are gratef u l l y accepti n g double Are loose strollers,

just for feet clinic at the lumby health centre Monthly foot care clinic Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 250547-9741 for an appointment. north okanagan optimist club monthly meets Jan. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m., The Pantry, 3908-32 St. See the Optimists in action and hear about their upcoming projects for 2015. If “Bringing Out The Best In Kids” appeals to you, do check us out as new Optimists are always welcome. Special guest Jeunesse Pearson will speak on the topic, “Play is the way to the good life.” More info. at www.facebook.com/North.Okanagan.Optimist.Club armstrong kindale thrift store having a 25-cent green north okan. orchid society meets Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m., tag sale Jan 19 to Jan 24. Vernon Arts Centre. We look forward to seeing you and wish you society for open learning & discussion SOLD meets and yours all the best in the new year. Info., Anne at 250-545-5932. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at the People Place. Jan. 19 features Barb vernon better breathers Meet Jan. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Levesque speaking about Howard House on the topic, “From the People Place, with speakers Laurie and Cindy, certified instrucHomeless Camp to Affordable Housing.” All are welcome. tors from Vernon Parks & Rec. Topics: Want to be more active? billiards at the halina seniors centre Monday Have chronic conditions? Don’t know where to start? For more through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are behind the Rec Centre, info., call Fran at 250-545-0233. 3310-37 Ave. Cost: $2 a drop in or $5 for the month. Everyone 50+ armstrong toastmasters Meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in welcome! Info: 250-542-2877. the chamber of commerce building. Join us in learning commuenderby cliff quilters meet First, third and fifth Mondays nication skills in a friendly environment. Info., Pat at 546-3276. from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Enderby Evangelical Chapel, 708 Mill Ave. open crib is alive and kicking at the Schubert Centre, every New members always welcome. More information at 838-7858. Tuesday 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Thursdays 7 p.m. We would love vernon accordion club Dancers and listeners are invited you to join us. Play some good cards and meet new friends. to come and enjoy two hours of accordion music that includes sea cadets and navy league Sea Cadets ages 12 to 18 waltzes, polkas, foxtrots, schottisches, and Latin. Every Monday are meeting at D12 off Commonage/Mission Road Tuesdays 6 7-9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion players, come join us on to 9 p.m. Navy League cadets ages nine to 13 are meeting at the stage. For more information, call 250-546-3192. Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) building 3100-28th monday night vernon toastmasters Public speaking? Ave. Thursdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Membership for each corps is $20/ No fear. Toastmasters is here for you. Make this year, your year. year. For more information on Sea Cadets call Carolynn at 250It’s a safe place to explore, learn and develop confidence in speak- 503-8345. For Navy League call Doug at 250-503-8319. ing like you’ve always wanted to. Join us at the Schubert Centre, hold your event at the schubert centre The Schubert 3505-30th Ave, 7:30 to 9 p.m. For info. call Teresa at 250-545- Centre is a great place to hold your wedding, grad, bar mitzvah, 5767 or Russell at 250-542-7095. memorial service, birthday party/luncheon/dinner, meetings and fun time at halina seniors centre Mondays 1 - 3 p.m., a whole lot more runs every first and third Monday of the month. Come to the first in between. They one and plan out the games for the upcoming weeks. A time to can accommodate have fun and learn. Cost: 50 cents per session. Everyone 50+ wel- up to 300 people come! The centre is at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For in the auditorium, further info., call 250-542-2877. 120 in the banquet the vernon old time fiddlers club New members room (with its welcome to join us at one of our practices twice a month at the Halina Centre, first and third Monday of the with… month at 6 p.m. We play at Halina Centre dances, Schubert Centre, Armstrong Seniors Centre, rest homes, Are you looking to: farmers’ markets and dinner • Purchase a home • Refinance your home • Renovate dances. For more info., call • Pay off bills Gwen at 778-475-4042, Bill You could win a HOUSEBOAT TRIP on Shuswap Lake. Find out how, call Michelle Beeton 250-549-0945 at 250-545-9383 or Mary at Roland Peltier • 250-540-7277 michellebeeton@gmail.com • www.michellebeeton.com 250-545-5831.

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Strauss to strum for Vernon Folk-Roots Music Society Recording artist Norm Strauss is in Vernon Saturday ALessANdrA WoodWArd Special to The Morning Star

It’s a new year, and the Vernon Folk-Roots Music Society has an exciting new lineup for 2015. On Saturday, the VFRMS is pleased to present concert and recording artist Norm Strauss at the Vernon Elks Hall, with Kim June Johnson joining as the opening act, as well as a band member in the feature show. Strauss is a singer-songwriter who is accustomed to performing for audiences all over the world. Splitting his living and career between Kelowna and Germany has garnered Strauss a loyal fan following, and with his latest album release The Colour of Everything, the 15th solo recording of his career, he is sure to receive solid affirmation from new and old fans alike. Though songwriting, studio time, and album production are all close to

Strauss’ heart, when it comes to the creative process and result, the singer says “...performing is where the rubber meets the road.” Strauss’ bluesy eclectic style is one full of classic finger-picking guitar, storytelling, and heartfelt lyrics, with inspirations from the likes of James Taylor, Noel Paul Stookey, and Mark Heard. Having started with intimate house concerts during his 20s, to producing full live performances in music venues, Strauss still believes that the longevity behind his music can be attributed to the connection the audience feels when they engage with his songs. He and his music have come a long way since he first learned how to play the guitar in northern B.C. logging camps. Now Strauss can be considered one of the finest musicians in the Okanagan. He maintains that the primary task of any artist is to “observe, record, and somehow convey that which the average person does not notice, or takes for granted.” In this way, Strauss says, creativity allows us to connect, and his songs are full of ways that remind the audience of the

common ground we all share, and the feelings evoked by those events. Joining Strauss on stage, as well as opening for the evening, will be award winning Canadian musician, poet, and creative soul Johnson, who released her third album, Canvas and Clay, in May. She continues to inspire audiences, fans, and students with her passion for all things creative. Johnson has been recognized for her outstanding songwriting abilities by an international audience (at both U.S. and international songwriting competitions) as well as right here at home, winning the Best New Artist at the 2006 Okanagan Music Awards, and taking first place at the Shuswap Writers Convention. Johnson manages to skillfully weave her love of wordcraft into melodic pieces of art, and her music has been captivating audiences for years. Doors to Saturday’s concert at the Elks Hall, 3103 30th St., open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.vernonfolkroots.com, at the Bean Scene, or at the door (where members will receive $5 off the ticket price).

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Norm strauss is the first artist to perform for the Vernon Folkroots Music society’s concert series in 2015, saturday at the elks Hall.

Neeson, and film viewers, get taken in again

Taken 3

n Taken 3 retired secret agent Brian Mills (Liam Neeson) has been accused of killing his own ex-wife and is now on the run from both the federal agents who want to arrest him as well as the true killers, wishing to keep him quiet. We say, “File this film under contractual obligation.” TAYLOR: Everyone’s favourite Taylor and Howe rambunctious retiree is back. Liam Neeson was 60 three years ago when we reviewed Taken 2. I was really tempted to just copy and paste the review for Taken 2 in place of a review for the ingeniously titled Taken 3, which, by the way, features no one being taken. The films are extremely similar, both simultaneously frantic and lazy. I thought that perhaps my dislike for Taken 2 was

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Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) hopes to retire in Taken 3. the result of an editing style, but it turns out that Taken 2 and Taken 3 were edited by two different parties (it took teams of editors to put together each of these films), so we must lay the blame solely at director Olivier Megaton’s feet. I want quality not quantity. HOWE: Oh dear, poor Mr. Mills. Like us, he doesn’t seem to have any luck. His

bad luck comes in the form of having his family messed with, then getting chased, shot at and beaten up. Our bad luck is that we have to sit through another hour-and-ahalf turkey. I don’t get this movie. I could if it had continued on from where Taken 2 had left off, but this could be a stand alone movie, just give it another title. They should have left the second film as the final part, not mess around trying to get another payday out the dying franchise. TAYLOR: I don’t think people go to Taken movies for anything other than tension and action. It used to be that filmmakers would point a camera at actors in a scene and they would act, creating tension. If a fight was required, stunt performers would be used and editing tricks would make it look like they were hitting ★ each other. Nowadays, at least with Mr. Megaton at the helm, you ask the actor ★ ★ to stand with his fist in the air and you vibrate the camera past him. Once ★ you have about 7,000 tiny bits of shaky

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film, you edit them together as quickly as you can, to loud music and voilà, c’est un magnifique film d’action! There were times in this film where I stopped watching, stopped caring and simply marvelled at how many edits there were, shots, angles. It has to be a record. Somebody needs to stop Megaton! HOWE: I was getting a little nauseous at all the shaking around. I found that the film couldn’t keep up with the action, it was so blurred. I’m just thankful that I had my glasses on, otherwise, I may have missed nearly all the movie, maybe that would have been a blessing. – Taylor gives Taken 3 1 raison d’être out of 5. – Howe gives it 1.5 chess piece that I have no idea means in the movie out of 5.

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Snowed In and loving it Continued from A27 Winter Splendour features local violin talent Melissa Wilmot for a programme that includes Borodin’s Prince Igor Overture, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 6, opus 74 in B minor along with Imant Raminsh’s Violin Concerto. There is a pre-concert talk at 6 p.m. in the Marie Fleming Hall for those interested and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. in the main auditorium. Tickets can still be purchased online at www. ticketseller.ca or at the door within one hour of the performance.

The Snowed In Comedy Tour returns to Vernon on Friday, with top comedians Arj Barker, Dan Quinn, Paul Myrehaug and Craig Campbell. On the slopes by day, and hosting a hilarious evening of comedy by night, these comedians offer up a powerhouse of comedic talent. You can expect adult content and language in this uncensored occasion that gets going at 8 p.m. at the Performing Arts Centre. Call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) for your tickets. Next Saturday is your chance to take in some

bagpipes and haggis at the annual Robbie Burns Dinner hosted by the Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band and the Arran Campbell Memorial Youth Pipe Band. It’s a toe-tapping, high-stepping dinner party with something for everyone where you’ll enjoy neeps, tatties and roast beef set to the sights and sounds of bagpipes and highland dancing. The dinner starts at 6:15 p.m. and you can call the Ticket Seller at 549-SHOW (7469) to book your seats. And on Jan. 25, CBC Radio’s Tom Allen is on stage with fellow musicians Patricia O’Callaghan, Bryce Kulak, Kevin Fox and Lori Gemmell for their performance of The Judgement of Paris. Through story-telling, history, cabaret and classical music, Allen offers a glimpse into the lives of great French composers Debussy and Ravel as the world is on the brink of the Great War. The plotline is woven carefully through selections from Debussy, Ravel, Fauré, Stravinsky, and the musicians’ own compositions. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are on sale through the Ticket Seller by calling 549-SHOW (7469). Happy shoveling, and enjoy the shows!

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ts T i c ke le on Sa Now! with Special Guest 5 time 2014 BCCMA Nominee Amanda Thate

Sunday, June 7, 7:30 PM @ Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre

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