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Vernon ready to rock with Carnival JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

Vernon Winter Carnival is all set to kick up its feet and groove to the beat of rock and roll.

The 55th annual event will be in full swing Friday through to Feb. 15, but not before the new royalty is proclaimed Thursday.

Queen Silver Star LV is crowned at the Performing Arts Centre Thursday during the 7 to 9 p.m. Proclamation and Coronation ceremonies.

The new ambassadors will then commence their royal duty celebrating the Carnival of Rock and Roll.

Carnival gets into gear Friday morning with hot air balloons dotting the local landscape as the 23rd annual Hot Air Balloon Fiesta rises to the occasion and the B.C. Championship Snow Sculpture Competition gets rockin’ up at Silver Star.

The official Count Down to Carnival takes place in Polson Park at 5 p.m. Friday, just before the Hot Air Balloon Glow at 5:30.

However warmer temperatures are threatening to relocate a few of these key events.

“We are possibly facing a few issues,” said Diana Williamson, executive director, as the mercury is forecast to continually rise causing concern for the hot air balloons.

“Polson Park is a little soft and Swan Lake we cannot land on because it’s too soft.”

Warmer weather won’t melt these Winter Carnival traditions, but may result in relocaJENNIFER SMITH/MORNING STAR tion. Watch vernonmorningstar.com for any Six-year-old Decklan McKechnie measures the wind direction at Polson Park as his brother Isaiah, three, and dad Ian, Balloon Fiesta committee changes. member, take part in hot air balloon training in preparation for the 23rd annual Hot Air Balloon Fiesta which gets underway Friday at 9 a.m. folMeanwhile, the rest of Carnival is gainlowed by the Hot Air Balloon Glow at 5:30 p.m. in Polson Park. ing a warm reception from the community.

“Ticket sales are doing awesome,” said Then there’s two chances to rock the stick dance.

Williamson, as anyone without a Carnival Williamson of the long roster of events night away.

Sunday’s Kid’s Truck Rodeo has been can- button risks being put behind bars. (available at vernonwintercarnival.com).

City Dance hosts a Rock n’ Roll Fever celled this year, but the day is full of events Events continue straight through to But there’s still room to break those win- Dance Party Saturday at 8 p.m. such as free movies at Galaxy Cinemas and Sunday, Feb. 15, including the traditional ter blues and rock the winter season with “It’s the first time they’ve done an event,” the Kids Karnival at the Boys and Girls Winter Breakout Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Vernon Winter Carnival. said Williamson of the party which wel- Club. noon at the Schubert Centre.

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Vernon racing to end Kin track dispute richard rolke Morning Star Staff

Vernon politicians want to stop ongoing legal action dead in its tracks.

During a strategic planning session Monday, city council indicated that it wants the conflict with the Okanagan Equestrian Society over Kin Race Track wrapped up by the end of 2015.

“We need to hit it head on,” said Coun.

Juliette Cunningham, adding that there is a plan for other recreational activities to take place on the site long-term.

“We may need to back it up with legal (resources).”

The society has been pursuing legal action against the city and the Regional District of North Okanagan to use the property since a 2010 eviction. It insists that previous agreements called for the site to be used for equestrian sports.

RDNO recently transferred its ownership of part of the property to the city so the city is left responsible for the legal process.

Mayor Akbal Mund recently held some discussions with society representatives.

“We’re going to meet once a month to see where they are (with resolving the matter),” he said.

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The City of Vernon wants the legal battle over Kin Race Track wrapped up by the end of the year.

Another contentious issue that arose during the planning session was the future location of a proposed new art gallery and museum.

Coun. Brian Quiring challenged a longstanding city policy that a new art gallery be constructed on 31st Avenue and the museum be expanded at its existing site.

He says it’s time to revisit the concept of having both cultural amenities under one roof.

“Maybe it means putting the art gallery and museum on it (Coldstream Hotel site) with three floors of residential above.”

Mund says the art gallery and museum have had to wait too long for elected offi-

City council welcomes public opinion “It’s easier said than done when you are on the outside. It’s easy to criticize what’s going on,” said Nahal, who like Anderson, was first elected in November.

One suggestion that came from Anderson is for videos about positive activities within city operations, like some large corporations have done.

“Take it and move it out into social media,” he said.

The strategic session ran through the morning and afternoon Monday and council meetings are held in the afternoons. Anderson believes that may be a detriment when it comes to keeping residents involved.

“It would be good to structure processes

richard rolke Morning Star Staff

Vernon politicians want a more meaningful relationship with their constituents.

During Monday’s strategic planning session, several council members spoke of the need to engage residents more in local government issues and to address perceptions about Vernon’s reputation.

“I hear that Vernon is a hard place to do business and has high taxes,” said Coun. Scott Anderson.

Coun. Dalvir Nahal would also like to see residents, and particularly young adults, made more aware of how the city operates and the process that goes into making decisions.

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Mayor Akbal Mund believes increased engagement with the public could be challenging.

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“For the budget process next year, we are looking at an evening input session to try and get people out.”

However, while Mund says the city could focus more on engagement, there also needs to be some onus on residents to get involved in city issues.

“People need to stand up and say, ‘I care.’”

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“We need to move on a decision so they know where they are,” he said.

Quiring also expressed concerns about the handling of city-owned property downtown.

“They are the most prime properties downtown,” he said, adding that restrictive policies, such as demanding just a mix of retail and residential space, is scaring developers off.

“Our prescriptions for those properties don’t prove out. If we sell the property, we get a building, we get taxes and things start rocking and rolling.”

Quiring wants the city to take a lead role when it comes to downtown revitalization and to establish an inventory of vacant buildings that can be handed out to investors and developers.

“We have the capacity to do that in our organization. Let’s find a way to help those people,” he said.

“We have to look like we’re trying to help with the problem.”

A report based on the strategic planning process will be presented to council by city staff Feb. 23.

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Mild conditions have forced organizers of an ice fishing event to head for the hills.

The drop-in Learn to Fish program was scheduled for Vernon’s Swan Lake Saturday, but it has now been moved to Beaver Lake, near Lake Country, because of concerns about ice integrity and safety on Swan Lake.

“Due to recent weather changes within the Okanagan Valley, the ice quality has rapidly diminished on Swan Lake,” said Danny Coyne, with Danny Coyne the B.C. Wildlife Federation.

“The organizing groups agree that family safety is the utmost priority for this event. The ice conditions at the higher altitude lakes, such as Beaver Lake, are still ideal.”

The RCMP and Vernon Search and Rescue were advised recently that three people fell through the ice on Swan Lake while out for a walk.

“This is very concerning as many people are still taking vehicles on to the ice,” said Pete Wise, with Vernon SAR. “Please keep your vehicles off the ice.”

There were no injuries reported among the three people.

The RCMP are also asking the public to be cautious when engaging in activities around Swan Lake and to remember, that there is no such thing as safe ice as ice conditions are not uniform on any body of water.

The Learn to Fish program at Beaver Lake runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

“We are still expecting an excellent turnout of participants,” said Coyne.

B.C. Fishn Media, the B.C. Wildlife Federation, and multiple Okanagan fish and game clubs are partnering with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources during the event.

“Angling techniques, ice safety, ethical angling practices and fish biology — what’s happening under the ice — will be taught to the attending participants,” said Coyne.

“All ice fishing gear and bait is provided to participants along with a barbecue hot dog lunch at no cost.”

For more information, contact Danny@ BCFishn.com.

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Hunters rally against policy jean russell Black Press

More than 1,000 people turned out in force Saturday to protest the share of wildlife licences between those who hunt for their own use, and outfitters who guide tourists.

They came in camouflage.

They brought their kids in strollers and their dogs on leash.

They were a sedate and orderly assembly as they walked from a shopping mall parking lot on Old Okanagan Highway to the constituency office of Christy Clark, the premier of B.C., in West Kelowna.

They were there to sign a petition and deliver letters to the premier, protesting the allocation of hunting

licences between local hunters and professional guide-outfitters.

Sean Richardson, head of the Oceola Fish and Game Club, was an organizer of the march.

Soon after he called for a peaceful march, a minor scuffle ensued as a hunter knocked a sign out of the hands of a woman protesting all hunting, and tore it in pieces.

Two placard-holders were there to protest hunting of any kind.

“Shoot animals with a camera not a gun” read one sign. “How about no licences, no death?” read another.

“I’m a Canadian,” the woman said, “and I have a right to be here.”

Richardson echoed that sentiment, saying all voices were welcome.

“Allocation is a big issue that’s facing resident hunters,” said Richardson.

Richardson reminded the hunters they were there to sign a petition and deliver it, along with their own personal letters to the premier.

“I think that you’re here because you don’t think that 20 to 40 per cent of our harvestable surplus of wildlife should be going to people from other countries.”

Richardson said town hall meetings throughout the province had led to letterwriting and now public marches in support of resident hunters getting a bigger share of the licence allocation.

“A lot of you wrote

Robbery suspect faces Alberta charges Morning Star Staff

For the time being, the suspect in a series of robberies across three provinces is only being charged with robberies committed in Alberta.

A 26-year-old man, formerly from the Fraser Valley, was arrested Jan. 30 in a hotel in Grande Prairie, Alta. without incident.

He was wanted in connection with nine armed robberies in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan between Dec. 1 and Jan. 28.

That included a robbery at the

Interior Savings Credit Union branch in Vernon Dec. 9.

Shaun Christopher Cornish, formerly of Langley, has been charged with the three robberies committed in Alberta; Lethbridge, High River and Claresholm.

Charges are pending in the other two provinces as robberies took place in Princeton, Vernon, Aldergrove, Merritt and Dawson Creek, in B.C., and in Swift Current, Sask.

Cornish is set to appear at the Okotoks Court House Friday.

letters to Christy Clark.

How many of you got a response?” he asked.

No one there could say they had, but Richardson told on one response, from a Clark staffer, that the matter should be taken up with Forests Minister Steve Thomson.

“This protest today gives us an opportunity to make sure that she actually got your letter.

There is no excuse that she didn’t get it because today we are going to put it in a mail box right in front of her office.”

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Hunters protest the government’s policy on allocations in West Kelowna Saturday.

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Medical marijuana facility remains on track RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Plans are moving ahead for medical marijuana production in Lumby.

On Monday, village council approved development permits and development variance permits for True Leaf Medicine on Shuswap

Avenue.

“It’s an opportunity to use the industrial park the way it’s supposed to be used,” said Coun. Nick Hodge.

Coun. Julie Pilon is confident with the business plan put forward

by True Leaf.

“They have done their homework time and time again,” she said.

“It will start to fill up our industrial park and the more business we get in the community, the less taxes we as residents have to pay.”

The variances were related to property setbacks, parking and

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While some residents have had concerns about odours and lighting, Mayor Kevin Acton insists those issues have been addressed.

“Security is also in place,” he said.

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“Health Canada regulations tightly control access and odours,” said Hodge, adding that village council endorsing a production facility is another indication of broad-based societal support for medical marijuana.

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dispensaries everywhere you go.”

According to True Leaf officials, they are in stage four of seven stages for constructing and operating a facility.

“The process to become a licensed producer under the marijuana for medical purposes regulations is broken down

by Health Canada into seven steps,” said Darcy Bomford, chief executive officer.

The fourth stage is review by Health Canada, followed by a ready to build letter, a pre-licensing inspection and licensing.

“Once we receive our ready to build letter, we will need about six months to complete the facility, then wait for our pre-licensing inspection,” said Bomford.

“Then, Health Canada requires the company to undertake two grow cycles before it can be licensed to sell which adds another six months.”

Bomford added that once the ready to build approval has been received, his company is about a year away from production.

“It would be late spring 2016 at the earliest.”

Mail theft case leads to arrest Morning Star Staff

A Fraser Valley woman is facing charges in connection with a mail theft incident in Lumby.

RCMP officers responded Jan. 11 to a theft in progress at the Lumby post office.

“Staff witnessed a female suspect breaking into post office boxes and stealing the contents,” said Lumby RCMP Cpl. Henry Proce.

“Our officers were able to apprehend the suspect as she drove away from the scene.”

Court documents show Barbara Susan Netzlaw, 45, of Abbotsford, charged with three counts: theft from mail, possession of stolen property and possessing stolen mail, mail container or key. n Lumby RCMP are asking the public for help in solving a theft Jan. 9 from the Monashee Community Co-Op. Somebody stole cash from an unlocked drawer within the building.

“There is no video surveillance within the co-op,” said Proce. “Police have spoken to many of the people associated with the co-op, however, there are no suspects in the case.”

If anyone in the community has information regarding this theft they are asked to contact the Lumby RCMP at 250-547-2151. n Who owns a huge diesel tank recovered in the middle of Highway 6, near Cherryville, in October remains a mystery.

The tank holds 15,000 litres, is green and on metal skids.

“Despite a lot of investigation, we have not been able to locate the owner of the tank which is obviously of considerable value,” said Proce.

If you have any knowledge of this tank, give the Lumby RCMP detachment a call.

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More charges for suspect Within a few hours of being released, a member of the Lake Country RCMP located the suspect in an intoxicated state and arrested him for breaching the conditions of his release.

While incarcerated in the Kelowna dsetachment cells, the man was observed attempting to use items of his clothing to commit self-harm, resulting in intervention being required by officers.

When police entered the cell, a struggle ensued and it is alleged that the man repeatedly punched and kicked the responding officer until the suspect could be restrained.

The officer suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Kelowna General Hospital for treatment. He was soon released from medical care.

Dennis Garth De Witt has since been charged with breach of recognizance and assaulting a peace officer.

He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Kelowna Provincial Court Thursday.

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A 40-year-old New Westminster man charged with a recent robbery faces more charges after allegedly breaching his conditions and assaulting a police officer.

On Jan. 21, shortly before 3 a.m., the Lake Country RCMP responded to an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven convenience store on Highway 97.

A lone masked male suspect reportedly entered the store brandishing a rifle and demanded cash, lottery tickets, and cigarettes.

The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle with an undisclosed amount of cash and stolen goods. A pursuit was initiated and the suspect was eventually arrested.

The suspect was charged with robbery, disguise with intent, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, use of an imitation firearm while committing an offence, flight from police and dangerous operation of a motor-vehicle.

RCMP seek owner of found money one of the chairs in their waiting area around Jan. 6,” said Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk.

“The bank had held on to the money for a couple of weeks to see if anyone would come in asking for it.”

An officer took possession of the cash from the bank, and the

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Missing some money?

Try the Vernon RCMP. An employee from the downtown branch of CIBC called the Vernon detachment Jan. 20 to report they found a plastic baggie containing cash consisting of 10 bills.

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Wolf cull shouldn’t be first response

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Amalgamation study pitched

T

he A word has reared its head again.

Months after a citizens’ campaign didn’t translate into political action and the election largely ignored the issue, the concept of Greater Vernon amalgamation was raised at Vernon council’s strategic planning session Monday.

“If things will ever move forward, we need to be proactive,” said Coun. Scott Anderson, as each council member brought forward their election platforms and top five actions they want pursued.

Anderson says while Coldstream and the regional district refer to old, outdated studies, there is no relevant, modern information about one governance structure.

“We need something that says this is either Richard Rolke good or bad,” he said, adding that a study falls under his call for enhanced fiscal responsibility.

Anderson is so passionate about the issue, he is willing to have the city pay the entire cost of a governance study if Coldstream and the electoral areas are unwilling.

While none of his colleagues endorsed Anderson’s plan, the relationship between Vernon and its neighbours certainly dominated part of Monday’s discussion.

“There are lots of little issues that come up,” said Coun. Catherine Lord, who wants the other jurisdictions to financially contribute to repairing the Greater Vernon welcome signs and keeping the library open Sundays instead of Vernon taxpayers holding the bag financially.

Other cross-boundary topics that came up included the master water plan, the future of the art gallery and museum, and economic development, with a specific focus on industrial land.

Mayor Akbal Mund questioned why non-

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Vernon businesses are featured more visibly on the Vernon Tourism website than those within the city’s border.

“It’s wholly funded by Vernon so why don’t we promote Vernon first?” he said.

Newly elected officials often like to be seen as fulfilling campaign trail promises, and certainly pitching amalgamation finds favour with a certain element within Vernon (and outside too).

However, it would be interesting to see if Anderson’s views evolve as he becomes more familiar with how local government operates and the complexities of providing services.

As an example, would the additional tax base Vernon would receive through amalgamation cover the high cost of road maintenance in the electoral areas (the provincial government currently pays the bill)? And at a time when Lord pushed Monday for sewer to be extended further into Okanagan Landing almost 22 years after annexation, is the city prepared to push pipes deep into the BX and Coldstream?

Scott is correct there isn’t any up-to-date details on the pros and cons of amalgamation, and certainly a study could help solidify positions among politicians and residents further.

However, even if the city is willing to pay for a governance review, there is more to the process than the cost. Willing partners on all sides would be required as Coldstream and the regional district would have to make significant information available to the study authors so they can present a sound, final conclusion. If just one of the jurisdictions keeps the files locked, then the validity of any study is restricted.

In the end, it made sense for Anderson to raise an amalgamation study as it was an issue he heard from Vernon voters. But remember that politicians in Coldstream and the electoral areas also made election promises, and that means they are being pulled in a different direction.

It seems the B.C. government has never heard the aphorism “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”

If provincial leaders ever heard George Santayana’s famous words, they didn’t seem to have made much of an impact.

Otherwise, we wouldn’t be discussing a provincial wolf cull again.

The idea of culling wolves was tried in the 1980’s, to great public opposition. From 1982 to 1986, 798 wolves were killed, according to the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre.

Yet caribou populations didn’t rebound and here we are again, with the province once again suggesting that the best way to help those dwindling caribou herds is to get up in a helicopter and kill wolves. The helicopter, presumably, makes it easier to cover more ground and get more of those dastardly wolves in a single outing.

It’s not even supported by government experts. According to a report prepared by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, a cull would need to kill at least 80 per cent of the wolf population and keep it up for more than five years.

Even then, the report said a cull is only a short-term solution, since wolf populations quickly recover and the long-term effects on the ecology could bring worse problems. But whether or not a wolf cull would be effective isn’t really the best question to be asking.

Culls only offer a solution to the immediate problem. Killing wolves prevents them from eating caribou, but the real problem starts with human encroachment on their habitat. That isn’t going to be solved by a few less, or even a lot less, wolves.

What we, as a society, need to be asking is what are the alternatives to killing these animals, rather than going to a cull as a first solution.

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Street enhancements do the trick

ver the past few years, I have heard numerous complaints about the elimination of parking and the narrowing of 20th Street as a waste of taxpayers' money and a dumb idea.

As a retired teacher from Harwood Elementary, I often expressed a preference for the enhancements of 20th Street.

The removal of street parking and the separation of the road from the sidewalk with a four-foot space filled with plants and trees resulted in a much safer approach to Harwood school. Further work in providing safe walking access to elementary schools is needed beyond 20th Street and throughout the district.

It was in the aftermath of the recent snowstorm Jan. 4 and 5, that I really noticed the positive value of the 20th Street enhancement.

I noticed driving by the south side of 20th Street that it had a plowed path along

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY In the interview with Vernon's mayor, he seems to like all of the rest who want to supply money to all of the groups that want it.

He says he wants a museum, art gallery, more ice, and the rail line.

I have not ever seen any financial papers indicating that a museum and arts gallery will do anything more than be expensive to build and then be supported every year. Most museums and art centres in other centres all run at a loss. It will not bring any employment to the area that is much needed.

New ice would be nice but we must take a long hard look at the demographics of the area regarding population and age.

The population has been dropping every year and the average age of people in Vernon is increasing (this means more use of transport, medical and less spending).

So what do we need in the future?

The infrastructure must become the priority and get the streets paved and sewer and water lines updated.

The mayor indicates that we need to make Vernon a destination for tournaments. Well sorry,

the sidewalk with children walking along it. The road itself was the same size with no real difference, just enough room for two cars passing.

As I drove on, I started paying attention

but Kelowna, Penticton and other cities are already set up for that and have a name in this area, so we are facing a daunting job.

The mayor also indicates we must make the use of public parking in the off-street areas. We own the land and another company runs the cash register if I am not correct. So the parking lots are just city-owned and then rented out.

It has been shown that municipal employees are now the most overpaid employees for the job they do.

I think it is now time to draw a line in the sand and start lowering their wages and benefits until they are in line with the general workforce.

The mayor and council must also demonstrate to the employees and managers at city hall that they are the elected officials in Vernon and because of this, they control the hiring, and communication from city hall.

The managers should be doing their jobs and finding business (how many buildings and offices are empty - let's get a list published). Take a look at the want ads, not even a page, and tell me the economic people are doing their jobs?

the enhancements along 20th Street, the sidewalk was not covered in heavy snow from the plows and allowed some good person to shovel the sidewalk without a major battle.

Further, all of the wider streets like 32nd and 27th streets, had no sidewalks plowed, but had one-and-a-half lanes of driving space with cars jockeying with each other around pedestrians on the roadsides.

It was obvious from the tracks that walking on the road with jockeying cars was easier than navigating the unplowed sidewalks.

One woman went so far as to walk down the centre line of 27th Street.

In the end, I like the thought of seeing the beautiful tree-lined shady lane leading to Harwood, as kids head to school, knowing that winter walking will be safer as well.

Kirk Mallette

to all of the other streets and sidewalks.

It appeared that there were no plowed sidewalks. The plowed snow covered the sidewalks in rock solid walls of frozen slop.

It was then that I realized that due to

If groups want to get us to borrow money, then have them publish proper financial reports with costs, who controls the new business, who is responsible for future costs and economic impacts.

Garry Haas MISSED OPPORTUNITY In the Jan. 14, edition of The Morning Star, Richard Rolke wrote about the District of Coldstream's hands being tied when it comes to a decision about the future of the pellet plant in Lavington.

I attended council's meeting on Jan. 13 and agree that while that particular meeting was regarding the development permit alone and may have been only about the cosmetics of the development, council and mayor have had other opportunities to do something about protecting their constituents and demanding a full environmental assessment.

The mayor and council could have done their due diligence and stopped the land from being rezoned from agricultural use to industrial use.

And they could have done it by following their own zoning bylaw No. 1382 which states, "nor shall any activity be carried out which

creates or causes a health, fire or explosion hazard, electrical interference, or undue traffic congestion."

Instead, on Aug. 11, 2014, they voted 4-3 to rezone from agricultural use to industrial use, abdicating their responsibilities to the Ministry of Environment instead of discharging this responsibility themselves.

Lavington Is For Everyone, a community group opposing the pellet plant, asked the Ministry of Environment for a full environmental assessment.

What did the Ministry of Environment say?

They said that if you want to address issues other than strictly air quality issues, you have to look at the Coldstream bylaws regarding zoning.

Oh, gee and it's too late to do that because the land has already been rezoned.

Talk about passing the buck.

And they managed to do it with their hands tied.

Dian Wirth RIGHT ON I fully agree with John Zucco’s letter concerning the railroad right of ways (Rail lines should be

returned Jan. 23).

These lands should be returned to their original owners who have not applied rent nor been compensated for them: the First Nations.

Jim Miles

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Boom takes a look back in time Jennifer Smith Morning Star Staff

History will explode on stage in a hilariously informative fashion as Boom comes to town March 7.

Rick Miller (whom Vernon may remember from his side-splitting presentation MacHomer) single-handedly documents the music, culture, politics and events that formed the baby boom generation (1945 to 1969).

“When all the crooners were singing above love, what was going on in the world?”

Miller questioned in his quest to, “figure out the DNA of my culture,” being a child of the baby boom.

“I wanted to explore it and one of my first vehicles was the turn of rock and roll.”

Born in 1970, Miller combines the events that shaped history, specifically that of three characters: his mom, dad and Lawrence, a black man from Chicago who lived through the civil rights movement.

“We see the beginning of the women’s rights movement through her (his mom’s) eyes, then in the ‘60s all hell breaks loose and all of a sudden they are watching TV and war was coming up.”

While proving to be a highly-entertaining history lesson, the show has a greater purpose.

“Sometimes looking back is not something we do very often,” Miller, of Toronto, points out.

But it’s the past that has shaped our future, he says, and is an essential part of who we are, whether we are Generation X, Y or Z. “We have more in common than we like

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Comedian rick miller brings one-man show Boom to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre march 7. to think ...and that is a very helpful reminder sometimes,” said Miller. “What I’m trying to do is evoke a lot of feelings and memories. I can show how all these things are connected.

“I am aiming it very much forward.

History is very much a circle and cycle.”

Stepping into a time capsule, Miller brings history to life through puppetry, dancing, acting and dub.

“I do all the voices, over 100 in all,” said

the dub master who is constantly immersed in media in the show.

“It’s part documentary, but I’d say it’s a performance more than an actual play. It’s a show, but it’s not just a jukebox musical.”

Miller creates a memorable evening, suitable for almost all ages (teens to senior), through the stories of triumph and tragedy that his three characters overcome.

“Boomers learn a hell of a lot when they watch this play.”

Everyone has their own personal stories, but it’s the big picture Miller is focused on.

And he does so in a way that can bridge the gap between ages.

“It’s a show that can really bring generations together,” said Miller, who watched an 18-year-old attend his show and then shed a tear as he wished he had asked more of his grandparents before they passed.

“That’s part of this whole impulse, to learn where I come from,” said the husband and father of two.

Boom is also part of an even grander effort.

Following the show, there will be a talkback, and attendees will be urged to share their stories at heritagemoments.ca “People can go online and keep it going, continue and add their own story, develop our own tapestry of history.”

Boom is also a piece in Kidoons Network, an educational kids network.

Boom takes the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre stage March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 ($37 for seniors and $35 for students) and are available at ticketseller. ca or call 250-549-SHOW (7469).

The Legendary Lake Monsters return to the Vernon Jazz Club AmAndA morAzAin For The Morning Star

There will be shrieks of joy instead of fear as The Legendary Lake Monsters return to the stage this Saturday night at the Vernon Jazz Club.

Club patrons may remember them from when they performed at the Monster’s Ball Fundraiser.

The Legendary Lake Monsters are Paul May (vocals, guitar, percussion), Anita Baturin (vocals, percussion), Steve Durant (vocals, keyboard), Rod MacDonald (bass, vocals), Rennie Sirianni (drums), Al Szeliga (trumpet, flugelhorn), Dave McDonald (trumpet, flugelhorn), Brian McMahon (bass), Alex Barss (alto sax), Craig Carmody (tenor sax, flute), and Alec Szibbo (baritone sax).

This sizzling 11-piece band will have the audience grooving to hits like Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder), Just a Gigolo (Louis Prima), I Feel Good (James Brown), and Kiss (Prince).

“Dance was the reason that The Legendary Lake Monsters formed in 2012,” said bassist and vocalist MacDonald, who joined forces with Szeliga and Carmody to piece together the band. “We wanted to put together a dance band unlike any other bands in the Okanagan Valley, a group that was fun and didn’t take itself too seriously, but really rocked across a wide range of genres.”

They have done just that. Their sound is a true mix of swing, R&B, ‘60s pop and rock, ‘70s funk and disco, ‘80s new wave, Latin, salsa and 21st century.

MacDonald has always appreciated a variety of sounds.

“The music of the British Invasion got me hooked on music,” he said. “The Beatles’ amazing ability to transform themselves and their music with every new album they released, and Paul McCartney’s unique bass lines that were outside the framework of the chord structures being used is still inspiring me.

“In high school we’d listen to Miles Davis, King Crimson, and Frank Zappa and be in love with the sound of all of them.”

In the past few years the Legendary Lake Monsters have played to large audiences at Vernon’s Funtastic Music Festival, the Penticton Peachfest, and of course the Vernon Jazz Club.

The band continues to please crowds out of sheer love of creating music with each other and sharing it with the audience.

Each band member has been a musician for most of their lives and the act of performing means something a bit different now than when they were growing up.

“One of the great advantages of playing music as somewhat mature individuals is the ability to use this facility we’ve developed over a lifetime to make the best music we

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drummer rennie Sirianni will take the stage with his band mates in The Legendary Lake monsters, this Saturday at the Vernon Jazz Club. can with good friends,” said MacDonald.

“It’s no longer about career, fame, or God knows, money, so we can play without ego to share a moment with the audience."

You can check out the band at: www.thelegendarylakemonsters.com

The Legendary Lake Monsters take the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club (3000-31st St.) this Saturday at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at the Bean Scene, Bean to Cup and at www.vernonjazz. ca

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Watch out for DJ duo The Funk Hunters as they take to the stage in Vernon Friday.

One of Canada’s busiest electronic acts, The Funk Hunters will be at Monashee’s Bar and Grill at 10 p.m.

“These guys have a huge following and always deliver an amazing show,” said Josh Brazier, co-owner of the Downtown Internet Lounge, which is hosting the concert.

“Accompanying the hunters of the funk are their own custom visuals which should really add to the overall experience and feeling of the event.

“These guys are massive, headlining events all over the world.”

Along with The Funk Hunters, the concert will also feature performances by Hertz Donut and 13th Floor’s Scuba Steve.

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Joining as the tour’s supporting act will be Twin Forks, the folk rock band started in 2011 by Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional, Further Seems Forever). They released their self-titled debut studio album in

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After requesting it for years, we are finally getting a legit chance to play across the country.

I can’t wait,” said Adam Duritz.

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Counting Crows are following up their critically-acclaimed seventh album, Somewhere Under Wonderland, with a 2015 worldwide tour, including 15 dates across Canada.

This is the band’s first tour across Canada in more than 15 years, and it will include Kelowna April 29 at Prospera Place.

Pre-sale and VIP tickets for the band’s Canadian dates go on sale today, and tickets will be available to the general public starting Friday. Counting Crows will also be touring across Australia, Europe and North America this year. For more information, visit countingcrows.com.

They will be performing songs from the 2014 Top 10 album, which critics have been claiming as the “band’s best,” as well as their extensive catalog.

USA Today called Somewhere Under Wonderland “one of their stronger works,”

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Training a wisteria vine

ime has a way of flying by. It is already three years ago this month that I wrote my first gardening column. Over these three years, I had many phone calls asking questions that I was very familiar with and were easy to answer.

I have enough garden books to open a library but some of them just don’t have the latest plant information that you can find on the internet. I can also find it faster Jocelyne Sewell than looking in the book index. The other day, a reader phoned me asking why his wisteria was not blooming. I read once that they are strong enough to raise a roof and they need a very good support. You have to wait at least seven years and maybe 15 years before they bloom.

Nigel Colborn from the U.K.’s Daily Mail website: “The most commonly asked question among gardeners is “why won’t my wisteria flower?” The answer is seldom simple and not always helpful.

Some flower despite their owners breaking every rule in the book; others, though grown to perfection, refuse to produce so much as a petal. Common

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causes for poor performance include incorrect pruning, shady planting positions or weak variety. In full sun with young stems trimmed each August, the best wisteria varieties will always deliver.

But unnamed seedlings or plants that are grown directly from the root-stock, rather than the graft, could take thirty years to bloom and even then produce stumpy racemes in disappointing colours.

“Rule one, therefore, is to always opt for a named variety. And it’s never a bad idea to buy your wisteria plant in May, while it’s in flower. Large specimens in tempting bloom will cost more than little plants but are a safer investment. If you can see them in flower, you’ll know what you are getting. So if it fails, your husbandry will be to blame rather than the plant.

“Most important factor to consider when growing wisteria is location.

Wisteria is a twining vine that requires sturdy support and regular pruning to keep it under control. Open areas surrounded by lawn that can be easily mowed are ideal for growing wisteria.

Wisteria doesn’t fair well in cold so make sure it receives plenty of sunlight.”

From Nikki Phipps’ Gardening Know How web site: “While wisteria is great for covering an arbor or pergola, training wisteria vines makes it easier to control. Keep in

mind, however, when training wisteria vines the variety may exhibit different twining characteristics. For example, Chinese wisteria (W. sinensis) twines counterclockwise while the Japanese variety (W. floribunda) is the opposite, twining clockwise.

“When training wisteria vines, select an upright stem and attach it to the chosen support. Remove any side shoots and continue to train the main vine upwards.

New side branches can be trained as needed to fill in spaces of the support structure by attaching them where desired. For best results, keep these side branches spaced about 18 inches apart.

“Once the wisteria has reached the desired height, pinch off or cut the main vine tip to stunt its growth. Even trained wisteria vines require regular pruning; otherwise, wisteria will quickly take over everything in its path. Knowing how and when to prune wisteria is important.

While regular pruning of new shoots throughout its growing season helps keep the vine manageable, wisteria requires a heavy pruning in late fall or winter as well. Remove any dead wood or crowded branches and cut back the side branches to about a foot or so from the main trunk. Also remove any suckers from its base.

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Both these recipes are gluten-free.

One Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef (ground turkey or chicken can be substituted) 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups diced large bell peppers 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 - 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, with juices 2 cups beef broth (chicken or vegetable) 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 cup white rice, uncooked 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, or cheddar blend Over a mediumhigh heat, brown ground beef with onions and garlic and cook for about 5–7

minutes, breaking into small pieces as the beef browns. Add peppers and salt and pepper and cook for about 5-7 more minutes, until peppers have started to soften. (NOTE: if you didn’t use extra lean beef, you will need to drain off some of the fat at this point.)

Reduce heat to medium and add in tomatoes with juice, broth, tomato sauce, soy sauce and Italian seasoning. Stir until well-combined. Bring mixture to a boil. Now add in your uncooked rice. Return to a boil, and reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Serve right away and enjoy!

Got leftovers? Make a Stuffed Pepper Wrap for lunch the next day!

Yum! Chicken Enchilada Casserole 3 cups red enchilada sauce (I highly recommend homemade red enchilada sauce, recipe below) 16 corn tortillas, halved 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 6 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced 4 cups (about 1.5 pounds) shredded cooked chicken 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced and sprinkled with lemon juice 1/2 cup looselypacked chopped fresh cilantro Sour cream, optional Salsa, optional Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Pour about 3/4 cup enchilada sauce in the baking dish, and spread until the bottom of the dish is coated.

Top with a layer of about 8 tortilla halves so that the entire dish is covered. Sprinkle evenly with about 1 cup black beans, 1/2 cup corn and a fourth of the green onions. Then sprinkle with a heaping cup of the chicken, and about 3/4 cup shredded cheese.

Repeat with a second layer of tortillas, then sauce, then beans, corn, green onions, chicken and cheese.

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Then a final layer of tortillas, sauce, beans, corn, green onions, chicken and cheese.

Then conclude with a final layer of tortillas and sauce (reserving about 3/4 cup of cheese to add partway through baking).

Cover the pan with aluminum foil, then bake for 20 minutes.

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Sprinkle the top of the enchiladas evenly with the remaining 3/4 cup of cheese, then return to the oven (uncovered) and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Remove pan, and sprinkle with avocado, cilantro, remaining green onions and sour cream or salsa if using.

Serve warm.

Red Enchilada Sauce 2 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil 2 Tbsp. all-purpose or gluten-free flour 4 Tbsp. chili powder (not cayenne ) 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cumin 1/4 tsp. oregano 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir together over the heat for one minute. Stir in the remaining seasonings (chili powder through oregano).

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winter carnival supplies needed The Okanagan Science Centre needs supplies donated for Winter Carnival. All donations must be in good condition, clean and rinsed out. The following items are needed: paper towel and toilet paper cardboard tubes; large plastic yogurt/cottage cheese containers; tin cans; old metal forks/spoons; old pots and pans; marbles; coffee cans (all shapes and sizes); plastic milk cartons (4L, 2L, or 1L). Donations can be dropped off at the OSC Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All contributions greatly appreciated! esl tutors needed Vernon & District Immigrant Services Society is looking for one- to-one or group ESL tutors. Training available so no prior experience is required. Two to four hours a week. Contact by email: vdiss@shaw.ca or phone: 250-542-4177. lego robotics club Interested in Lego? Robotics? Join Hudson Schier, of award-winning Robo Bros., and Kevin Aschenmeier of the OSC, after school Wednesdays for our Lego Robotics Club. For Grade 3 and older. Call 250-545-3644 to register for this six-week session. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4 and 11 from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Cost: $50 members; $60 for non-members.

Fung loY KoK taoist tai cHi Beginning classes start in Vernon Feb. 4 from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. For class info. in other locations in the Okanagan, call toll-free, 1-888-8242442, 250 542-1822 or e-mail southerninterior@taoist.org for info. and to register. Visit us at www.taoist.org/southern-interior vernon & district Kennel club meets First Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at People Place, 3402-27th Ave. An opportunity to connect with others involved in many different dog sports in the area. A fun club with friendly people and new members always welcome. Call Jayne at 250-545-0187 for more information. lego robotics club at osc Interested in Lego? Robotics?

Join Hudson Schier, of the award winning Robo Bros., and Kevin Aschenmeier of the OSC, after school on Wednesdays for our Lego Robotics Club; Grade 5 and older. Call 250-545-3644 to register for six-week session. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4 and 11 from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Cost (six-week session): $50 members; $60 non-members. 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. wood carving lessons at tHe scHubert centre Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please bring your own tools and call Al Edwards 250-558-5125 to set up a time. scarborougH Faire ladies cHorus meets in the Loft at the Vernon Community Music School Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

If you love to sing, harmonize and receive excellent vocal instruction, join us. We entertain at various local venues throughout the season. Call the director, Therese, at 250-558-1913 for more info.

New members welcome! vernon KalamalKa cHorus oF sweet adelines The local chapter of Sweet Adelines International invites women who love to sing in close, four-part harmony, to join them on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. in the Halina Centre gym, 3310-37th Ave. Info., Deanna at 250-542-9229, or Grace at 250-545-0808. tHe scHubert coFFee House open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every day there are fresh sandwiches, salads and two varieties of soup. Muffins, pastries, cookies and deserts. A variety of ice creams and cold drinks will keep your thirst at bay.

The coffee served is the best in town. Come on in, keep cool and enjoy some great food and companionship. dancing at scHubert centre Every Wednesday at 2 p.m., you will find live entertainment. Dancers of every description and music of every kind are enjoyed. Come dance, watch and just have fun. Friday at 2 p.m. you will find the dancers in the Coffee House also dancing to live music. We call it “Happy Hour.” Fun time for everyone. Drop in and say hi or dance the afternoon away. sallY ann boutique Jewelry, clothing, antiques, auction, vintage, fair trade, local artist wall, and other special treasures for sale. A Coffee & Tea Corner that we like to call our Care and Share Corner. Snacks and drinks for sale. We are next to our Thrift Store on 24th Street behind Future Shop, just down the road from Voets Kaffee. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours subject to change.

KalamalKa toastmasters Come practise your speaking skills with us in a comfortable, supportive and fun environment.

We meet Wednesday evenings at the Holiday Inn Express. For more information, call Laurie at 250-306-1371, and visit our website kalamalkatoastmasters.ca. narcotics anonYmous Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Path to Recovery, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., behind Knox Church (open to the public, 12-step meeting, Traditions meeting, wheelchair access).

Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772. a course in miracles Join us at the Centre, 2913 - 29 Ave., for A Course In Miracles study group, Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., all welcome. For more info. call 250-549-4399.

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Feature event: national canadian ski patrol day is saturday, Feb. 7

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icture yourself making a difference and become a part of a proud volunteer tradition of helping people in need. Your local patrollers will be at the top of Silver Star mountain waiting to answer your questions about how you too can become part of the bigger picture — The Canadian Ski Patrol. To learn more about photo submitted your local patrol team, go to The two newest patrollers with the Canadian Ski Patrol at Silver Star, Shawn Johnson www.skipatrolbc.ca (left) and Mike Bjerstedt, welcome all to Ski Patrol Day on Saturday.

tHe Halina craFters Meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost waived as crafts are made for the centre’s gift shop. If you are 50+ and like to craft, come on out and join the fun. We’re at 3310-37th Ave. Call 250-542-2877 for more information. alzHeimer support groups The Alzheimer Society of B.C. holds support groups for caregivers and people in early stage of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Support group for caregivers also meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. For more information please contact Michelle Hallgren at 1-800-634-3399 or e-mail mhallgren@alzheimerbc.org aa meetings on wednesdaYs Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; an open meeting and handicap accessible.

Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H). Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access. (X) no handicap access. For more info., call 250-545-4933. tHe vernon diet club meets Every Wednesday in the basement of Peace Lutheran Church. Weigh-in between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Short meeting to follow. Anyone wishing support in weightmanagement is most welcome. Call 542-3252. parent and cHild walK in tHe parK Hosted by Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. Everyone welcome, meet 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 2905-29th Ave. Meet other parents, get fit and win a prize. Step challenge, pedometer supplied for the walk. Join anytime. For more information, call 542-7578. tops (taKe oFF pounds sensiblY) Meets Wednesdays 9 to 9:45 a.m. with meetings 10 to 11 a.m. at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. Call Debbie at 250-542-0187 or Bev at 250542-9381. nordic walKing An exercise that uses all of the major muscle groups of the body. A walking program using poles is available every Wednesday 11 a.m. to noon at the Lumby Community Hall, 2250 Shields Ave. Instruction on how to use the poles and poles are available for no cost. Info., call Bill or Carole at 250-547-2047. tHe Friends oF HistorY meet Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. at The

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Pantry. The speaker will be Barbara Hartley talking on local artists.

If anyone would like to bring artwork from the following artists please do so: Joyce Devlin, Holly Middleton, Baroness Herry, Howard Totenhofer, Tom Brayshaw, Charles Holliday, Jessie Topham Brown. Lunch will be available and everyone is welcome. tHe vernon badminton club Any previous or new players are welcome to attend. We play until mid-March from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Thursdays and Mondays at Coldstream elementary school, 10104 Kalamalka Rd. Nets and shuttlecocks supplied, players bring their own racquets. Contact Kal at 250-260-1692 or e-mail shuttlevernonbc2012@gmail.com. vernon communitY band We always welcome new players so bring your instrument (or rent one) and have fun with us!

Practices 7 – 9 p.m. every Wednesday at Vernon secondary school.

We play everything from jazz, Broadway musicals, marches, light rock, classical and more! Call band leader Toni at 250-549-2414.

Free Yoga program For tHose witH HealtH issues Interior Health has funded a yoga program, free of charge for anyone who has (or is at risk of) asthma; heart, kidney, or lung disease; stroke, and diabetes. Must be over 19. Registration is required.

Call 250-308-4591 for info. oKanagan communitY proJects is a group of citizens, living in the Okanagan Valley, interested in participating in projects that will help build and support the community. We are creating a network of people who have a project idea or who would like to help build or support a project. We will be meeting the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., at the People Place. You can join our Facebook group by searching Okanagan Community

Projects. For more info., call Sarah at 250-309-2620, Jack at 250938-4202 or Darren at 250-938-1751. vernon silver star quilters meet from September to June on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5151 Alain Rd., off Silver Star Road, just east of Butcher Boys. laKeside tai cHi Tai chi for your body, mind and soul Thursdays and Tuesdays at noon, Kal Fitness, 100 Kalamalka Lake Rd., with instructor Tim Miller. Fun, relaxing atmosphere. Come join us! For more information, call 250-549-1240.

Hold Your event at tHe scHubert centre The Schubert Centre is a great place to hold your wedding, grad, bar mitzvah, memorial service, birthday party/luncheon/dinner, meetings and a whole lot more in between. They can accommodate up to 300 people in the auditorium, 120 in the banquet room (with its own entrance), up to 50 in the meeting room and 75 in the Coffee House and are famous for their catering. The centre also provides meals for The Meals on Wheels program. Call 250-549-4201 for further information or to book your event. boYs club Christian learning, badges, games, campouts, biking, swimming, hiking, skating and crafts. Boys ages five to eight meet at East Hill Community Church, Thursdays 6 to 7 p.m. Boys ages nine to 13 meet at the Vernon Christian School gym, Thursdays 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Cost is $30 per boy. Call 250-545-3926 for info. armstrong Knitting circle meets the first, second and fourth Thursday of every month at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. All knitters are welcome to join our group for information and good conversation. Info., call Rhonda Brozer 250-546-3238 or Ouida Kempner 250-546-3673. tops (taKe oFF pounds sensiblY) cHapter #4844 Meets Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Alpine Centre, #29.

It’s $32 to join, and then $5 a month. For more information, call M. Schmolke at 250-545-8124. under tHe spitFire anaF unit 5 We are at 2500-46th Ave., Vernon. Thursday Night Pool League in the Spitfire Lounge, starts at 7 p.m. New players welcome, including non-members. Thursday league cribbage at 1 p.m. Call Reg Firth at 250-275-0707. roYal canadian legion brancH 167 lumbY Fun darts every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. narcotics anonYmous Thursday Night Serenity meeting at 7 p.m., side entrance of the Alliance Church, 2601-43rd Ave. (open to the public, topic/discussion meeting). Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772.

Free blood pressure and weigH-in clinic The first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Schubert Centre. Ask at the front desk for room location. new Hope For widow/ers weeKlY coFFee group Every Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at our office in the People Place, #003, 3402-27th Ave., People Place. This is a drop in gathering where those who have been widowed can meet in a safe atmosphere to make friends and share common experiences. vernon lions club meets First and third Thursdays of the month at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave., 6 p.m. New members welcome. Call Leslie Andrew at 250-503-0917 for more info. pYtHian sisters vernon temple #21 Meets the first and third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre. Contact Patricia at 250-558-5413. vernon calorie counters Meet every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the CMHA Clubhouse, Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave. Weigh-in followed by a short meeting and sharing of health information, support for any dietary problems. For more info. call Aggie at 250-549-4353 or Marj, 250-545-0250. common tHreads Ministering to the needs of our community. Free, good quality used clothing and footwear. Every Thursday 9:30 a.m. - noon and Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Vernon Alliance Church. Call 545-7105.

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EndERBy Old timE dancE cluB ValEntinE’S dancE Feb. 6, 7 p.m. at the Enderby Drill Hall. Band is the Valley Five.

Bring the family; children are most welcome. Light lunch is included. Info., call Jim at 250-515-1176 or Estelle at 250-546-6186.

BOttlE dRiVE Vernon Christian School Grade 9 bottle drive is raising funds for Mexico Missions trip to build a home for a less fortunate family. We’ll be at Chasers Bottle Depot Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. until noon. Drop-offs greatly appreciated. tHE HuntERS RangE SnOwmOBilE aSSOciatiOn holding its Fourth Annual Bingo Rally Feb. 8 at the Ashton/Brash Trailhead. Wonderful family event for the long weekend! Door prizes, sled demos, concession. Registration 7:30 to 11 a.m., $10 for one card or $20 for three. For more info., call 250-309-5222. cOmmunity Hu SOng The Community HU Song is Feb. 8 and March 8 at 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. Come together and learn a spiritual exercise that teaches us all how to go beyond prayer and meditation, through contemplation. We are now located in the Pacific Inn and Suites, Vernon. 4790 - 34th St. kidS’ kaRniVal Annual event at Okanagan Boys and Girls Club – Vernon, 3300-37th Ave., sponsored by Tim Hortons Feb. 8, noon to 3 p.m. Admission: $3/person or $7/family. Join us for this fun festival for children and families. We feature crafts, face painting, games and so much more. Activities suitable for families with young children. Concession available. ukulElES FOR Fun mEEtS Feb. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Army & Navy Club, in the lounge, for practice. Join us for lots of singing, fun and learning! Men and women welcome. Info., Jan at 250-542-4912.

Halina SEniORS cEntRE dancES Every Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Halina Room. Doors open 1 p.m. Dancing to old-time country music. Everyone 50+ welcome. Cost: $4 members, $5 non-members and if you’re just coming to sit and listen the cost is $1. We are at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For more information, call 250-542-2877. al-anOn mEEting Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity United Church on Alexis Park Drive. cancER RElaxatiOn SuppORt gROup For people living with cancer and their support persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. For more information contact Colleen at 250-550-8802. timE Out nEEdlEwORk at Halina SEniORS’ cEntRE For those who like to socialize and do crafts every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. If you enjoy counted thread needlework, cross stitch and/ or hardanger come and join us for an afternoon of stitching and socializing. We are a small group that enjoy stitching, teaching and learning. For more info., call 250-542-2877 or just drop by.

VERnOn StROkE REcOVERy BRancH Meets Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. Support to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers; socialization, recreational, educational activities to enhance, develop and maintain motor and cognitive skills. Call Mary-Joan Giffin at 250-260-8029. aa mEEtingS On tHuRSdayS Meeting, Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible.. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting (X) open, 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), You , 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap access. (X) no k handicap access. 250-545-4933 wor VintagE caRS Are you interested in old you ! cars? The Vintage Car Club of Canada, North ve dri Okanagan chapter, meets at The Pantry in Vernon the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. We welcome interested guests and new members. Please note: though owning a vintage car may be desirable, it is not a necessity. For more information, call club president Gary Handel at 250-558-5304.

VERnOn and diStRict animal caRE SOciEty We have a lost-and-found cat registry. If you have found a cat, or your cat has gone missing, please call Margaret at 542-3980 with a description of the cat and we will do our best to help. Registry is anonymous, if you wish, we only require info. about the cat.

FREE lEgal dROp-in clinic Every Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m. Open to all, regardless of financial circumstances, volunteer lawyers provide up to 15 minutes of basic TH advice on legal issues. For more information, call Access Pro Bono at 1-877-762-6664. By appointment only.

VERnOn & diSt. mEtiS aSSOciatiOn Bannock days every first and third Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. tHE 46tH annual FEatHER FanciER SHOw Family event in our new office at the People Place, 3402 27th Ave., suite #101.

Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Rec Centre. Concession and bake sale. Admission by donation. Free door prizes. The Back Yard Band will perform from 2 to 3 p.m., with old-time country BuddHiSt mEditatiOn claSS Feb. 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. music and many old favourite, especially Elvis favourites!

Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. The class topic will be “Taming Okanagan gaRdEnS and ROSES gaRdEn cluB meets a Busy Mind.” Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a the second Monday of the month at Schubert Centre, 7:30 p.m. teaching. Suggested donation $10. For info., call 250-558-0952 or Everyone welcome. For more info., call Jocelyne at 250-558-4556. see www.dorjechang.ca. No fragrance please.

HEaling aFtER SuicidE lOSS SuppORt gROup tRaVElOguE “Magical Myanmar, Myth or Reality?” will be Registration is open for “Healing After Suicide Loss” group; runs presented by Audrey Pope for Grannies à Gogo: the Vernon - South Feb. 10 to March 31 and meets every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to Africa Connection Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at The People Place, 3402 - 8:30 p.m. for 8 weeks at Canadian Mental Health, Vernon branch.

27th Ave, Vernon. Admission is $5 at the door. Join us as she shares Trained professionals and peers facilitate this group for those the exoticism of this emerging country, stunning and contradictory. who have lost a loved one to suicide. Offered free by Suicide Info., www.granniesagogo.com Prevention Committee of Vernon. To register contact Betty Bates Falun daFa VidEO pRESEntatiOn Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at the 250-275-8062 ext. 4 or email betty.bates@cmha.bc.ca People Place. Falun Dafa founder Li Hongzhi, nominated four OutdOOR Skating paRty Hosted by the Okanagan Boys and times for the Nobel Peace Prize, is featured in this video presenta- Girls Club – Vernon and sponsored by KISS FM, Feb. 11 at the tion. Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) is a practice based on Centennial Outdoor Skating Rink– Recreation Centre 5:45 to 7:15 the universal principles of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance. p.m. Admission: $2 per person or $5 per family. Create a costume To learn more about the teachings, there are two books available that fits with Carnival’s theme, or wear your favourite costume as free downloads at www.falundafa.org. Zhuan Falun (Turning from home. Don’t miss this fun evening of skating, popular music, the Law Wheel) is the most systematic and essential work of and great prizes. Hot dogs, chips, pop, hot chocolate available.

Falun Dafa. Falun Gong is an introductory book recommended aFaBc VERnOn cOFFEE ‘n cHat Meets every second for beginners. Please note we will have time to practise the four Wednesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bean to Cup to explore standing stance exercises. Classes are always free. Anti-fatigue contemporary adoption topics. We celebrate successes and offer standing mats provided. support through difficult times. We support each other through the

sharing of personal insights and experiences in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust. Our team of parents have experience with both MCFD and international adoptions. Purchase a coffee or tea and/or a snack, and join us downstairs.

HEaltH caRE OptiOnS FOR yOu Panel presentations. Join North Okanagan Hospice Society and Interior Health to learn about the various funded systems of care for people in the North Okanagan living with chronic, life-limiting illness. Services to be reviewed include: community care; assisted living; residential/ complex care; and end-of-life care. Participants will learn about eligibility for services, how to access them, costs, and level of care offered. Government-funded benefits will also be introduced. The presentation will be held Feb. 11 in Armstrong at Pleasant Valley Health Centre, 1 to 3 p.m; and Feb. 12 in Vernon at the Schubert Centre from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sessions are free but registration is required. Call Hospice at 250-503-1800, e Ext. 101. iOdE lamBly’S landing cHaptER General annual and monthly meeting Feb. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Enderby Health Clinic meeting room. Visitors welcome. aRmStROng gOOd FOOd BOx Nutritious fruits and vegetable costing only $16. Cash payment to be made at the Boys and Girls Club (next to the post office) by the second Wednesday of each month. Pickup of produce every third Thursday of each month at Zion United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd. between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Remember to bring bags/box to carry your produce home.

SilVER StaR adaptiVE SnOw SpORtS: caRtER claSSic SSASS hosts The Carter Classic Memorial Dual Slalom Feb. 21 at Silver Star. Annual fundraiser is open to teams made up of three or four participants who are matched with a SSASS member. No racing skills required; this is a “guesstimation” event where you match your guessed time with your actual time. For info., to sponsor a skier or to register, visit www.ssass.bc.ca, e-mail ssass.info@ gmail.com or call 250-260-3737.

VOluntEER cOmputER/taBlEt tutORS nEEdEd! If you have good basic computer skills this may be the program for you! The program is run by the Junction Literacy Centre. Volunteers work one on one with adults 55+ about once a week at a time and location that works for them, usually at our public library.

Most need help with email, Internet, photo management and saving files. All tutors must complete RCMP Criminal Record Check and attend orientation session. Info., Kathy Wylie at kwylie@junctionliteracy.ca or 250-549-2216. tRaVElOguE “Spain - a Glimpse of Yesterday and Today” will be presented by Gail Short for Grannies à Gogo: the Vernon - South Africa Connection Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. at The People Place, 3402 - 27th Ave, Vernon.

Admission is $5 at the door. Join us as she explores the flair and vitality of the country’s past and present. Info., www.granniesagogo.com mucH muSic VidEO dancE Hosted by Okanagan Boys and Girls Club – Vernon for elementary students, Feb. 13 at the Vernon Recreation Centre auditorium, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10, tickets available at: Boys and Girls Club, Carnival office, local Elementary schools, entertainment with Much Music Video Dance. Concession available: pop, chips, pizza. Come out for a fun-filled evening of popular music and dancing. Parents/guardians are welcome to purchase tickets and attend with their elementary school aged child/children. No high school students permitted.

Family caREgiVER SERiES Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop Feb. 14 and 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The People Place, 3402 - 27th Avenue. Pre-registration required: call Carly Gronlund, 1-800-634-3399, cgronlund@alzheimerbc.org. kElOwna SinglES cluB ValEntinE’S dancE Feb. 14 at the Rutland Centennial Hall (Kelowna). Doors open 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight. Live band Bob King. Bar, refreshments and snacks available. Dress code: no sweat pants, running shoes or ball caps. For more info., please call 250-762-6907. Members, please come out and support your club. Bring your special “Valentine” and enjoy the music. Invite your friends to join us.

Okanagan EQuEStRian SOciEty Annual general meeting Feb. 15 at 1 p.m., Village Green Hotel. New members welcome!

VERnOn cOmmunity ScHOOl This free program for kids in Grades 7 to 9 runs at Fulton secondary school. This inquiry-based learning program helps kids pursue their talents and passions as well as encourage them to learn through community projects. It is personalized and inclusive of all learners’ styles, personalities interests strengths and needs while still following the B.C. curriculum. For more info. and a registration form, see www.vernoncommunityschool.wordpress.com or call teachers Kim Ondrik or Murray Sasges at 250-545-1348. Registration open until Feb. 15.

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There are 14 artists auctioning off their work including Rick Bond, Nancy Lucas, Heidi Thompson, Gary Whitely, Barry Rafuse, Mike Jell, Michelle Loughery, E.A. Moore, Ryan Bavin, Rob Glenesk, Doug Alcock, Linda Hunt, Andrea Thorburn and Juve Furtado.

Kalamalka Wine and Spirits and Vernon Square Liquor Store collected and donated wine from their suppliers for the dinner and baskets that will be auctioned off.

This is one of NOCLS’ major fundraiser and helps it assist individuals with developmental disabilities.

Assistance includes capital items such as fridges, stoves, couches and household furnishing.

Tickets are $125 per person and available at Eclectic Med, Designers Gallery and NOCLS. For more information, call 250545-5153.

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ver the past few years, I have received e-mails regarding benefits refugees receive at a cost to taxpayers.

Moreover, that those benefits have been more generous than those provided to Canadians, especially, seniors.

In the past, it took close to two years to process a refugee claim. Taxpayers were providing health and dental care as well as social assistance for the two years at a cost of $50,000 per refugee.

The former minister of citizenship and immigration, Jason Kenney, streamlined the application process so a refugee would receive a yes or no in 45 days of their

application to immigrate.

Kenney also restricted refugees coming to Canada from democratic countries.

Refugees coming from Mexico, Colin Mayes Hungary, and other democratic nations were

MP REPORT

Funds planted Morning Star Staff

Online applications are now available for B.C. government funding to help tree fruit growers replant their orchards with highvalue, high-quality fruit varieties.

The funding is part of the B.C. government’s $8.4-million sevenyear tree fruit replant program announced in November.

The program will result in an estimated 1,500 acres of orchards being replanted by 2021, and about 2,600 jobs each year for the Okanagan.

Application packages are available at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/ topic.page?id=D188877 E1CEA411B89E2A62E A9812B05 B.C. growers produced Canada’s second largest tree fruit crop in 2013, including more than 103,000 tonnes of apples, sweet cherries, peaches, pears, plums/ prunes, nectarines and apricots.

The total represents about one-fourth of the total Canadian production, and generated almost $103 million in farm cash receipts.

stating they were under persecution and needed asylum. These claims were bogus. The government of Canada now has a list of recognized democratic countries and we will not process their citizens as refugees. People from these countries need to apply to immigrate to Canada through the proper channels. Bogus asylum claimants only delay legitimate immigration

applicants in their effort to jump the queue.

Interestingly, the Federal Court of Appeal reinstated the benefits to refugees contrary to the federal government’s policy change. Our government is defending the interests of Canadian taxpayers as well as the integrity of our refugee system. Our government will appeal this decision. Canada has a generous refugee

Or send a fax:

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OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1660, 2014

ZONING Amendment Bylaw No. 1661, 2014

Attend the Public Hearing Tuesday,

The proposed amendment does two things.

1. It extends the Coldstream Town Centre Area to the north-west and shrinks the Coldstream Town Centre Area in the south-east.

• The area added to the north-east increases the amount of property designated as Town Centre Mixed Use. • The intent of this land use designation is to have an area of the community where a mix of commercial and residential uses are allowed.

• Commercial uses are generally intended to serve the day to day needs of neighbouring residences, as well as provide for professional and personal care services.

Residential use in the Town Centre Mixed Use designation is limited to multi-family units in conjunction with commercial uses. Typically this will mean main floor commercial use with residential use above.

2. The area being excluded in the south-east will no longer be part of the Coldstream Town Centre; however, it will continue to be designated for residential use matching the adjacent residential areas.

If you believe your interest in property is affected by this bylaw amendment, please attend the public hearing or submit written comments to the District of Coldstream Office.

Feb. 10, 2015 6:00 PM Coldstream Municipal Hall 9901 Kalamalka Road Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6 Or send a fax:

No submissions will be received by Council after the Public Hearing is closed.

The bylaw and supporting documentation are available at the District of Coldstream Municipal Hall from Friday, January 30th, 2015 up until the close of the public hearing, during office hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays, and online at www.coldstream.ca.

Dated: January 29th, 2015

The purpose of the bylaw is to rezone: 9913 Kalamalka Road and 10001 and 10003 Kalamalka Road From: Residential Two Family Zone (R.2) To: Town Centre Mixed Use Commercial Zone (C.3); and 10007, 10011, 10015 and 10105 Kalamalka Road From: Rural Two Zone (RU.2) To: Town Centre Mixed Use Commercial Zone (C.3),

FAX: 250-545-4733 Or send an email

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Comments can be provided by email, regular mail, or at the public hearing. Please include: • Your Name, and • Bylaw No. 1660 in the Subject Line

Phone: 250-545-5304

gration consultants by increasing fines and charging immigration consultants that defraud immigration applicants.

Our immigration and refugee system should be conducted in line with our Canadian values of transparency and fairness to the immigration applicants, refugees, and Canadian taxpayers.

Colin Mayes is Okanagan-Shuswap MP.

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Tuesday,

Coldstream Municipal Hall 9901 Kalamalka Road Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6

on these abusers of our generosity. This is not mean-spirited; it is just stopping the theft of taxpayer’s money.

When we first took office in 2006, there were close to 800,000 immigration applications on the wait list.

We have worked to prioritize and process these applications in a timely manner. We have also taken to task unscrupulous immi-

DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Attend the Public Hearing Feb. 10, 2015 6:00 PM

system but it has been abused by bogus refugee claimants and we will fix this problem.

Another challenge that we have experienced in B.C. are visitor visas used by pregnant mothers who stay in Canada until they give birth, leave, and have the taxpayers of Canada foot the hospital bill.

Yes, this is happening, and government needs to clamp down

• Rezoning of these properties will allow the area to be developed in accordance with the Town Centre Mixed Use Commercial Zone (C.3). This zone allows for a variety of uses including retail, civic, office, food service, and other related uses, as well as multifamily residential when part of a commercial building. Typically this will mean commercial on the main floor with residential above. The maximum height for development is two storeys (10 metres). The intent of the C.3 zone is to promote commercial/residential mixed use at a pedestrian friendly scale.

If you believe your interest in property is affected by this bylaw amendment, please attend the public hearing or submit written comments to the District of Coldstream Office.

Comments can be provided by email, regular mail, or at the public hearing. Please include: • Your Name, and • Bylaw No. 1661 in the Subject Line

Phone: 250-545-5304

No submissions will be received by Council after the Public Hearing is closed.

The bylaw and supporting documentation are available at the District of Coldstream Municipal Hall from Friday, January 30th, 2015 up until the close of the public hearing, during office hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays, and online at www.coldstream.ca.

Dated: January 29th, 2015

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t was 1957. I was nine-years-old and lived on the wrong side of the tracks in Prince George. It was the year we adopted eightweek-old Rex. My father was the CN policeman and we lived in CN housing. The first house CN provided for us was two boxcars joined together to form the letter H. Well, actually that was the second, as the first one was practically slum housing and it rained through the roof.

Mom had the boxcars fixed up so cute that people would ask us where they could, “get a house like that.”

We lived in a tiny house before it became trendy and when I was 12, we moved to another tiny house that actually looked like a house, also provided by the CN. If you ever head up to Prince George and go to the railway museum, you will see the house I grew up in. Now don’t get too excited. LOL. It is called the Russell House. They have been

working on restoring it for some time now. It gives whole new meaning to the phrase, “You know you are old when.”

LOL. I was a free-range child as opposed to being a child of helicopter parents.

For those who are not Carole Fawcett aware, I’m told helicopter parents hover over their children all of the time, almost never letting them out of their sight, over-scheduling them with as many activities that can fit into a 24-hour time frame.

So the latest trend, apparently, is to allow children to walk more than a few blocks all by themselves and it is called free- range (like chickens?). OK, that was a bit sarcastic. Ahem.

Our fear-based society has managed to make some of us believe there is danger lurking around every corner.

I was allowed to roam quite freely around the fields that surrounded our house and this included walking across

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Tom Styffe has been re-elected as chairperson of Okanagan College’s board of governors.

Styffe, who has served for two years in the role, was chosen again as chairperson during a recent board meeting, while Doug Manning, who has served on the board since 2010, was elected as vice-chairperson.

“This coming year will be a very important one for Okanagan College as we revisit our strategic plan,” said Styffe. “We will be connecting with our internal community and to the people and organizations of the region to help us develop that plan.”

Besides Styffe, Manning and Denesiuk, other appointed members of the board of governors are: Christopher Derickson, Charity Gerbrandt, Susan Johal, Joe Maciel, and Robert McGowan. Elected members are Wesley Favro (student), Spencer Lupul (student), Laura Thurnheer (representing Okanagan College faculty), C.J. Mitchell (representing support staff), Michelle Nicholson (ex officio, representing the education council) and president Jim Hamilton (ex officio).

the beaver dam and exploring Cottonwood Island (across the railway tracks, down the hill and across the creek via said beaver dam).

But then, my best friend was always with me. Rex grew up to be a very handsome fellow.

He had a fawncoloured coat with a black muzzle. He was a large, mixed-breed of German shepherd and boxer cross.

I was an only child living in an irregular neighbourhood, so Rex was my only playmate.

Actually, we were the neighbourhood for many years.

He was a working dog and worked with my dad when he patrolled the CN yards. If he was hurt, he went to mom and if he wanted to have fun and play, he and I would team up.

He was exceptionally well trained and extremely protective of me. So as I explored the island and came across

someone living in a cardboard shelter, which I did from time to time, Rex would put himself between me and the other person and growl menacingly.

We spent hours together, exploring and finding all sorts of interesting flora and fauna. I am flooded with lovely memories when I think of this now. Our love for each other was unconditional and those memories make me smile.

I remember climbing a tree with Rex sitting watching me, with what seemed to be a worried look on his face as I climbed higher and higher. I remember telling him, “I’ll be OK Rex, it’s OK. Unfortunately, I misjudged the strength of a branch and ended up falling out of the tree, thankfully injuring only my pride.

For me, being a free-range child was a wonderful experience as my love of nature and animals was born then.

So, as irregular as parts of my childhood were, I am very grateful for this now. Life felt wonderfully simple and pure as I wandered the fields with Rex. But my heart was shattered when my best friend became ill when he was nine-years-old and had to be euthanized.

Rex was my first love and I will always hold his memory deep in my heart.

Carole Fawcett is a counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist and freelance writer. www.amindfulconnection.com.

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Cotter set to defend B.C. crown ROGER KNOX

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The last time the provincial men’s curling championships were held in Vernon, Jim Cotter won on home ice.

Cotter, the reigning B.C. champ and Brier runner-up, is hoping for a repeat performance of 2011, when the Vernon Curling Club last hosted the Canadian Direct Insurance provincial finals, as play in the 16-rink field begins today at 9 a.m.

“It’s great to play at home,” said Cotter, backed by newcomer Ryan Kuhn at third, who replaced John Morris (Kuhn is a former world junior champion), and the familiar front end of second Tyrel Griffith and lead Rick Sawatzky.

“It’s good to have family, friends and curling club members’ support. It’s always good to play close to home. We don’t get to do that very often.”

Cotter earned his spot in the field as the defending champion. His foursome last played in mid-December in a Grand Slam of Curling event in Yorkton, Sask., where they reached the quarterfinals.

While it’s nice to be playing at his home club, Cotter doesn’t think home ice will be an advantage for him or the other Vernon foursome, skipped by veteran Mark Longworth.

“The ice and rocks are completely different than they have been all year, so there’s no advantage,” said Cotter, winner of three of the last four B.C. titles, and seeking a fifth purple heart (as provincial champ).

The champs open against the Langley/ Victoria foursome skipped by Daniel Wenzek, who competed in the Rick Cotter Memorial Junior Cashspiel in Vernon, named after his late father and organized

by Cotter. Wenzek failed to qualify for the junior provincials but made the men’s field.

“I’m not sure if he did that with a different rink or if it’s just him,” said Cotter, when asked about his opening draw opponent.

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Tyrel Griffith (left) and Rick Sawatzky patrol a rock thrown by skip Jim Cotter at the Home Hardware Canada Cup of Curling, in early December, in Camrose. The rink will begin its provincial title defence on home ice as the Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. championships start today at the Vernon Curling Club. Mark Longworth is also skipping a Vernon entry at provincials.

“We’re going to approach the first game like every other game. Everyone’s going to be fired up as provincials are starting. We’ll go out there and learn as much as possible about the rocks and ice. They’re all big games. We haven’t played in a while, so we have to make sure we do the little things.”

Longworth is competing in his eighth provincial tankard – his first was in 1980 with Wayne Laface, and his second appearance came 20 years later in 2000. This is his third straight trip to the provincials, but it

marks the first time Longworth has competed at home.

“Two things: one, it’s nice to play in your home building although I don’t think it’s a huge advantage if any,” said Longworth.

“Merk (icemaker Dave Merklinger) will have the ice and rocks more to an arena setting.

You’ll see big curl and big finish on the rocks. A lot of great shot-making.

“Second, it’s always nice, for me, to play at home so friends and family have a chance to come out and watch.”

He’s joined again this year by his son, Michael, at third, and a new front end of second Jonathan Gardner and lead John Slattery.

Longworth has been to the provincials with Michael three times, and coached Gardner and his son to the 2011 B.C. junior mens championship.

He opens up this morning against fellow veteran Brent Pierce of Kelowna, a twotime provincial champion and former world champion (with Greg McAulay in 2000).

“Whoever we drew was going to be a tough team,” said Longworth. “Going in, Brent’s going to be one of the favourites.

He’s got Jeff Richard throwing fourth rocks.

They’ve both been to the Brier. I’ve always had some great battles with Brent. It’s definitely a tough draw for us but every draw is going to be looked as at a tough draw.”

Round-robin draws go today at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and at 9, 2 and 7 Thursday and Friday with the top-four teams advancing to the Page playoff format Saturday.

First meets second place at 11 a.m. with the winner getting a spot in Sunday’s final at 12:30 p.m.

Third place plays fourth at 11 a.m.

Saturday with the loser out and the winner meeting the loser of 1 vs 2 at 7 p.m. Saturday in the semifinal.

The champion will represent B.C. at the Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary, Feb. 28-March 7.

ICE CHIPS: The provincial field also includes former Vernon junior Tom Buchy of Kimberley, who has former Vernon resident Dave Stephenson of Kelowna throwing third rocks; two-time champ Dean Joanisse of New Westminster, who has Salmon Arm’s Paul Cseke at third; 2009 champ Sean Geall of New West, who has 2013 winner Andrew Bilesky at third; and Jason Montgomery of Duncan, who lost last year’s final to Cotter.

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If there’s one quality the Vernon Vipers have demonstrated this B.C. Hockey League season, it’s resiliency.

Until last weekend, the Snakes hadn’t lost backto-back games since they endured a three-game slide in late September. To end their January schedule with a pair of shutout losses to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks certainly stings, but their ability to bounce back has helped them earn a comfortable hold of second place in the Interior Division at 30-14-1-2.

Mark Ferner’s crew was looking to avoid a second three-game tailspin as they played a rare Tuesday nighter against the West Kelowna Warriors (23-20-0-6) at Royal LePage Place.

The Snakes will be grateful for their cushion in the standings as they will be away for all but three of their remaining 10 games. They begin a three-game road swing Friday against the Victoria Grizzlies (21-16-1-9) at The Q Centre. They then visit the Cowichan Valley Capitals (18-28-2-2) Saturday at Island Savings Centre, ending with a Sunday matinee against the Chilliwack Chiefs (28-16-1-1).

“It’s a tough month for sure,” said Ferner, following the Vipers’ game-day skate Tuesday. “We’re still

in a fight. We’ve got some real tough games ahead.”

Angus Redmond recorded 23 saves for his second straight shutout, and fifth of the season, as the ‘Backs completed a home-and-home sweep of the Vipers in front of 2,000 fans Saturday night at the Shaw Centre.

Third star defenceman Phil Middleton buried his own rebound past second star Danny Todosychuk at the side of net with 1:44 to go in period one.

Thomas Plese and Taylor Maruya assisted on the Vail, Colo. product’s fifth goal of the season.

“We played a good game, we just didn’t score,” said Ferner. “That’s one thing that sometimes you can’t control – how well their goalie plays. That said, you can’t let one player beat you.

“It (offence) dries up sometimes but as long as we’re playing well on the other side of the puck, I’m OK with it. It happens at the highest levels.”

Ferner isn’t about to hit the panic button following the weekend dry spell.

“Were not in a funk or anything. To hold a team to 22 or 23 shots, you feel like you’re giving yourself a chance,” he said. “Give Salmon Arm credit – they’re a desperate hockey team and trying to make playoffs.”

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Panthers take two Morning Star Staff

The VSS Panthers grounded the Salmon Arm Jewels 80-39 Saturday in consolation play at the Kelowna Owls Senior Girls Basketball Tournament.

Jordan Korol drained 17 points for VSS, while Jessica Melvin rang up 15, Jordyn Cullum hit 14 Rebekah Salway sank a dozen and Anna Rice canned 11.

Earlier, the Panthers upended Princess M a r g a r e t Mustangs of Penticton 65-53 Jessica Melvin behind 28 points from Korol.

“This was a much more complete game as we pushed out to a 10-point lead and held it until a strong push in the third quarter when they tied it,” said VSS coach Lonny Mazurak. “The girls were resilient and pushed back for the win.”

Cullum nailed 15 points, while Salway chipped in with 13.

The Cats opened by falling 59-57 to the Owls with Korol flushing 24 points and Cullum getting 15.

Melvin, Korol and Cullum were named game stars.

The Fulton Maroons went 1-2 at the Salmon Arm Golds Junior Boys Basketball Tournament, finishing with a 34-19 Saturday win over the Valleyview Vikings of Kamloops.

Noah Lee supplied nine points for Fulton, adding six rebounds and three steals. Hunter Krieger pitched in eight points and seven rebounds.

Caden Doyle took player of the game with five points and 18 rebounds. T.J. Ward won the award for outstanding hustle.

“The boys played great defence and executed our offence well this game,” said Maroon coach Johnal Lee. “Landon Currie scored six points with eight rebounds, six steals and five assists, and once more controlled the game for us.

“What he brings to our team can-

not be defined by his stats alone. He imposes his will when he is on the floor like nothing I’ve seen at this level of play. I’m looking forward to the upcoming playoffs to see what this team can really do with everything we have learned this season.”

The Maroons opened by losing 48-27 to the Sa-Hali Sabres.

Nathan Banga lit it up in the first four minutes with eight points and three steals before suffering a sprained ankle and ending his tournament.

Lee put up eight points and Satchel McDermid scored five as Fulton failed to recover from the loss of their star point guard. Currie received the player of the game award.

Fulton then fell 48-44 to the Okanagan Mission Huskies with OKM raining a barrage of jumpers and outscoring Fulton 19-5 in the third quarter.

The Maroon showed a sweet display of grit and determination in the fourth behind the hot shooting hand of Lee (scored seven of his 13 points) and Krieger’s finishing touch around the rim (scored six of his 10 points) and pulled to within three points with a chance to tie with seconds left on the clock.

The play was broken up and Fulton was forced to foul. Lee was MVP. In junior girls play, Fulton got 11 points from Jasmine Fox in a 42-26 victory over the Salmon Arm Jewels.

Abby Hughes rang up eight points, while Gurleen Janda earned four for the ever-improving Maroons.

“We have won six of our last seven games and our work ethic is getting bettter,” said Fulton coach Mike Scheller. “Annie Morrison is doing a tremendous job for us in rebounding and setting screens. She does all the dirty work that makes her teammates better.

“Abby Hughes is attacking the basket well and is hustling. Mackenzie Morin is very effective at running the offence and Cassi Breitkreutz and Ashton Abramenko are becoming tough under the boards.”

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Vernon Fix Auto d-man Ethan Joes checks Alex Taylor of the West Kelowna Warriors in front of goalie Dylan Blazek in Bantam Tier 2 playoff hockey Saturday at Kal Tire Place.

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After blowing a 4-0 lead and losing 5-4 to the Kamloops Jardine Blazers the previous weekend, the Watkin Motors Mustangs knew they could compete with the second-place finishers.

The fourth-place 2-10-2 Mustangs used that confidence to stun the Blazers 3-2 and 5-2 to claim the Okanagan Mainline Pee Wee Tier 1 Hockey Association semifinal series in straight games.

Vernon, who lost all four regular-season games to 9-5-1 Kamloops, took a 2-0 lead at the ice clean Saturday at Memorial Arena on goals from Nick Teale and Zack Funk with an assist to Jacob Boden.

Kamloops stormed back and tied it 2-2. Late in the third, Scott Gilowski’s hard wrister went off the glove of the Kamloops netminder and into the net for the winner. Lochlan O’Keefe and Tysen Fairweather drew assists.

The Mustangs returned home Sunday and dominated Kamloops behind two gorgeous goals from Steel Quiring. Ben Imrich and Teale set up Quiring’s first snipe, while Corbin Hansen and Gilowski combined for the second.

Trevor Kennedy was credited with a shorthanded goal when the Blazers inadvertently scored on their own goal on a delayed penalty with their goalie pulled.

Hansen sent the Mustangs into the ice clean with a 4-2 lead on a feed from hard working O’Keefe. Kamloops was unable to muster much of a comeback against the hustling Mustangs and Fairweather iced things with a powerplay goal in the third, from Hansen and Quiring.

The Mustangs now meet the league champion Kelowna Rockets in the finals.

In Pee Wee Tier 2 playoff action Saturday at Priest Valley Arena, the Nixon Wenger Vipers lost 7-2 to the Penticton Vees to lose their series 2-0.

It was close for the first half with fantastic goaltending by Owen Swiscoski.

Maddex Minard, assisted by Maisun AngHamilton, had the first goal. Jakob Jones, unassisted, netted the second snipe. The Vees won the opener 10-0.

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In Pee Wee Tier 4 action, the Lumby Stars bowed 6-4 to the host Clearwater Ice Hawks in Sunday’s Game 3 of that semifinal series.

Captain Tage Kineshanko pulled the hat trick, while d-man Quin Williamson added a breakaway snipe in front of a stellar Eric Foufoulas.

The sixth-place Stars, who carry sponsorship from Greenvelvet Lawn & Tree Care and Kineshanko Logging Ltd., won the opener 7-4 Friday in Clearwater with Kineshanko (4) and

Linden Catt (2) sparking the attack.

Noah Clarke, on a beauty to open the offence, had the other Lumby goal. Williamson, Matt Yaremcio, Peter Romailler Jr., Liam MacLeod and Riley Campbell provided bold defence.

The third-place Ice Hawks got a late emptynetter in a 6-4 win Saturday at Pat Duke Memorial Arena to level the series.

Kineshanko (2), Kaleb Pachal and Williamson counted goals for Lumby.

Midget Lakers gain pair of points

The Thompson-Okanagan Lakers recorded a pair of ties and one loss against the Vancouver Island Hurricanes in B.C. Midget AAA Female League play in Campbell River.

Andie Kaneda and Ali Roine, both of Vernon, and Christy Blackburne of West Kelowna handled the scoring in a 3-3 tie Saturday morning. Jenna Fletcher of Vernon had one assist.

Armstrong’s Mairyn Tucker converted from Kaneda in a 1-1 draw Saturday night.

Ts’setkwu Dunstan of Kamloops provided the Laker goal in a 3-1 loss Sunday morning. Emma Gottfriedson of Kamloops was in net for Game 1, while Sydney Carter of Kamloops played the final two tilts at Strathcona Ice Gardens.

The Lakers are fourth at 12-13-5, while the Canes are fifth at 9-15-6.

Coca-Cola crew swept by Rockets

The Coca-Cola Vipers fell 7-2 and 8-4 to the Kelowna Rockets, losing their semifinal Midget Tier 2 series 2-1 after winning the opener by forfeit when no referees showed up Friday in Kelowna.

Brian Ferguson and Jarett Campbell scored in Saturday’s loss at Civic with Conor Webb in goal.

Billy Cawthorn was in net Sunday at the Capital News Centre with things close until the third period. Kyle Sherwood (2), Jeremy Pogue and Ferguson, handled the offence Sunday. It was 4-4 after 40 minutes.

The Vernon Fix Auto Vipers, a Tier 3 Bantam team, forced to play Tier 2 playoff games, bowed 16-0 to the West Kelowna Warriors in a Saturday matinee at Kal Tire Place. West Kelowna swept the series after winning the opener 11-0 Friday night.

Valley Wood falls 8-3 to Kelowna

The Valley Wood Remanufacturing Vipers lost 8-3 to the Kelowna Jr. Chiefs in Atom Development A league action Saturday.

Nick Noren, Erik Pastro and Brock Holliday led the attack with Scotty Hoffman, Cash Anderson and Bennett Kuhnlein picking up assists. Colten Colmorgen took the loss.

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Austin explodes for hat trick Morning Star Staff

Sasha Austin connected for her first goal of the season and then completed the hat trick as the Vernon Strikers ambushed host Salmon Arm 13-2 in Under 10 ringette play Saturday at the Shaw Centre.

First-year players Madison Edgar and Emily Gilman had strong two-way games playing centre with both girls earning deuces. Aimee Skinner potted one goal and assisted on other snipes

by Brianna Visser, Alecia Hughes and Caryss Hill. Sydney Lewis and Lauren Cooke also supplied singles.

Ally Hobenschield and Sierra Fernley were bold on defence in front of a stellar Victoria Schultz.

The Vernon Voltage stormed back with two late goals to salvage a 5-5 tie with the Kelowna Jr. Chiefs in U12 action Sunday in Kelowna.

Scoring leader Hannah (Montana) McMorran led the Voltage attack with a hat trick, while Chayse Krause chipped in two goals, the last to tie the game with a minute left.

Tristan DeWitt rounded out the attack with 1+2, while Shaila Austin pocketed two helpers and Sierra Lochhead and Astrid Beaty one assist each.

Goaltender Rhys Taylor-Hawes, who usually plays defence, had a great game, making several key saves down

the stretch.

The Vernon Junior A Rush lost 4-3 to the Kelowna Jr. Belles in a super fast, physical tilt Sunday.

Garrett Adams was superb in goal.

Courtney Bacon scored unassisted to start the Rush attack and Saige Woodliffe had two goals, one from Kendra Ostafie and one from Emma Carter, to keep Vernon tied until the final minutes.

The Vernon Flare gained a 3-3 tie with Salmon Arm in U12 Petite play Sunday at Priest Valley Arena.

Kirsten Ho pulled the hat trick for the Flare, assists going to Samantha Shaw, Bryn Korol and Abby Sveistrup.

Offensive help came from Jasmine Horton, Chloe Scaber and Ashley Wadsworth, while Miah Cohen and Brooklyn Tardiff were marvellous defensively in front of Kaila Summerfelt.

The Vernon Ice Bunnies split a home and home series with Salmon Arm, losing 8-6 Saturday afternoon at PV and winning 10-2 Sunday at the Shaw Centre.

Natasha Vienneau (3), Rhys Leibel, Lucia Manton and Danika Vienneau supplied the goals in the loss. Manton, with a deuce, Kiera Horton, Devyn Hildebrand, Danika Vienneau, Natasha Vienneau, Rhys Leibel, Theryn Petty, Ava Gillman and Rory Lang produced goals in the Shuswap.

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Brooklyn Tardiff of the Vernon Flare (left) battles Katelyn Chapman of the Shuswap Gold Rush for ring possession along the boards during Thompson Okanagan Ringette League U12 action Sunday morning at Priest Valley Arena.

“The first night (3-0 loss Friday) we didn’t deserve the victory, but the second we played a lot better.”

The Warriors, who snapped a five-game skid with a 2-1 win over the visiting Merritt Centennials Saturday, were just two points ahead of the Gorillas (21-19-3-5) for the final Interior playoff spot heading into Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the North Okanagan Knights were heavily outshot in a 6-0 KIJHL loss to the Kelowna Chiefs Sunday afternoon at Nor-Val Sports Centre.

Dakota Little, Braeden Cyra and Josh Baird each collected a goal and an assist for the 19-23-22 Chiefs, who outshot the 6-38-1-4 Knights 51-16.

Kelowna got other singles from Austin Dorn and Carter Melnyk.

Chris Turner finished with 16 stops for his third shutout. North Okanagan, losers of six straight, got 45 saves from Josh Shank.

SNAKE BITES: Vernon forward Mackenzie Bauer missed his sixth straight game to injury Tuesday, but is probable for weekend action...

Forward Luke Voltin, out for the last five games, was expected to return against the Warriors...Redmond, a Langley native committed to Michigan Tech, was named BCHL Player of the Week. He gave up just one goal (1-0 loss to Penticton last Wednesday) in three games...Former Viper Adam Tambellini recorded two goals and two assists as the host Calgary Hitmen slammed the Prince Albert Raiders 10-1 in WHL play Friday. Tambellini, a third-round pick of the New York Rangers, leads the Hitmen with 37-26-63 in 50 games.

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David Scott “Scotty” Louis Cameron

May 2, 1969 – January 30, 2015 Our Scotty passed away surrounded by love on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

Scotty was a gifted athlete, excelling at every sport he tried. He was a Vernon Minor Hockey and Vernon Minor Baseball rep player beginning when he was 5, but his passion was golf.

Scotty’s golf career started at the Vernon Golf and Country Club when he was 15. From there he moved onto the Quail Ridge, Predator, Osoyoos, Spallumcheen and Sunset Ranch Golf resorts.

He was a talented golf pro and patient instructor. His love of all sports and natural athleticism opened a lot of doors for Scotty and along the way he made so many good friends.

Scotty would do anything for anyone. His loving nature, sense of humour, laughter and generous spirit touched everyone he met. It was impossible not to love him.

Left to mourn Scotty is his wife Tawnya, his mother Vera Cameron, mother and father-in-law Mike and Marla Mackiewich, siblings Lee Anne Cameron, Kari Cameron (Rob Ferroux), Colleen Thorlakson (Ken), Jamie Cameron (Cindy), Ted Cameron (Alicia Connolly), nieces and nephews Stephanie Cowan, Fraser Cowan, Delanie Thorlakson, Mishra Cameron, Cadence Cameron, great nephew Jacob Schaffer, brother-in-law Don Cowan, sister-in-law Twyla Ciupka (Mark), and Scotty’s good friend Tom Ross, who supported Scotty through the good times and bad. Scotty was predeceased by his dad Jim Cameron and nephew Raymond James Cameron.

Prayers will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 7:00pm at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. A funeral mass led by Monsignor Jerry Desmond will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11:00am at Our Lady of the Valley, with burial to follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The family would like to invite all of Scotty’s family and friends to a lunch following the service in the ballroom at the Vernon Prestige Inn, approximately 12:30pm.

Scotty’s family would like to thank the compassionate and caring nursing staff of 2 West, especially Allana, Sheryl, Charlene, Emily, Joanna, Kyla, Treena and Cynthia. There are no words to adequately express our heartfelt gratitude for your kindness. Special thanks to Dr. Brian Chai and Dr. Tim Gilhooly, who was Scotty’s friend and doctor. Their efforts on Scotty’s behalf will never be forgotten.

The family is hoping you can share any memories you have of Scotty, either by sharing them with everyone at the lunch following the service or by email at Lisa.Bolton@DignityMemorial.com.

Arrangements are in care of the Vernon Funeral Home.

In lieu of Àowers, donations can be made in Scotty’s memory to the Greater Vernon KidSport Fund or Upper Room Mission.

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McKay GREGG ELWOOD It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gregg McKay on January 29, 2015 at 79 years of age.

Gregg was predeceased by his parents, Elwood and Doris McKay, and older brother Cam McKay. He is survived by his sister, Enid Jones, his wife Joan ;nee EdwardsͿ of 59 years, and his Įve children͖ Brenda (Mike) Herrling, Sandra (Dwain) Johanson, Heather (Leo) Lecavalier, Gordon (Lynn) McKay, and Warren (Colleen) McKay. Gregg is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Gregg was born in Pilot Mound, Manitoba and moved with his family to Okanagan Landing, where they owned and operated McKay’s Grocery for many years. This is where he met and married Joan. Gregg and Joan raised their family in Coldstream, where Gregg was a Charter member of the Coldstream &ire Department. He was a leƩer carrier (the whistling mailman) in Vernon for many years unƟl his reƟrement.

The family would like to thank the very dedicated staī at Heritage Square for making Gregg’s last four years as comfortable as possible.

There will be an informal gathering for friends and family at the Coldstream Women’s InsƟtute on Saturday February 21 between 2 and 4 PM. In lieu of Ňowers friends wishing to do so may make donaƟons in memory of Gregg to the Alnjheimer Society of BC, 307 Richter Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8N3.

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David Alan Smith 1979 - 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David on January 29, 2015 in Thamesville, ON, born July 15, 1979 in Abbotsford, ͘ AŌer graduaƟng high school, he worked at Mountainview Electric in Enderby from 1996 - 2005, for Eaglewest in Abbotsford from 2006 2011, and for Sure Span Wind in Oakville, ON from 2012 - present.

David was a loving and caring son, a treasured brother, cherished uncle, devoted companion, and an outstanding father Įgure. ,e enũoyed lego, Transformers, quading, golf, snowmobiling, and archery. ,e is survived by his parents͗ Susan Smith ;DeanͿ and Zalph Smith ;JillͿ͖ sister͗ Janet͖ niece͗ Abigal͖ companion and best friend͗ Dayna >ovell and her children Ayden and Karli.

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Robert Carl Flaten was born on July 10th, 1965 in Campbell River, B.C. and passed away on January 27th, 2015 in Vernon, B.C. at the age of 49 years. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his mom; Shirley, his brothers; Chris (Jan) and Arne (Robin), four nephews and two nieces.

Robert was preceded in death by his sister; Kim, his brother; Ted and by his father; Carl.

Rob will be remembered for his loving and generous heart. He loved spending Ɵme with his family and held them dear to his heart.

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Personal Lines CSR. This role is client facing and responsible for the sales and administration of home and auto insurance policies. A level two license is required. Previous experience in Personal Lines, TAM and Microsoft office will be considered an asset. Capri offers an exciting work atmosphere and a competitive compensation package including full employee benefits. If this opportunity interests you submit your resume via email to careers@capri.ca.

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Mon., Feb. 9th is BC FAMILY DAY so the Wed., Feb. 11th publication deadline has changed.

Publication Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2015

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JOB POSTING - INVESTMENT SALES ASSISTANT (VERNON ) The Investment Sales Assistant will be responsible for service excellence in all dealings with clients and back office support services. Major accountabilities will include transaction processing, client servicing, administrative support to the Investment Advisor, completion and follow up on client communication and documentation, including other duties as assigned such as providing back-up for other support staff in general. The incumbent will take the initiative to learn about all Fraser Financial and IPC policies, procedures, and available programs/offerings.

Computer software – Must have knowledge of Word and Excel and possibly PowerPoint.

The candidate should demonstrate effective communication skills, be highly organized and have strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast paced environment.

Forward resumes to: Colleen Barker, CFP Fraser Financial Group 3108 – 33rd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9S7 Fax: 250-545-6679 colleenb@fraserfinancial.com www.fraserfinancialwealthmanagement.com

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Help Wanted

HIRING: SALES PERSON & PART-TIME CASHIER

The Family Resource Centre Society, Vernon

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR We are seeking an Executive Director to lead this dynamic organization. Reporting to a Board Chair and Directors the successful candidate will manage 22 staff, over 50 volunteers and oversee 14 programs and services to the community. The successful candidate will bring: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Five years direct Management experience Leadership experience with a non-profit organization Fundraising experience an asset Human Resource management Counseling knowledge or experience Work experience in a counselling/family support environment Contract & financial management experience Administrative skills Community development experience Collaborative & flexible nature Strong Interpersonal Skills Accreditation management an asset Relevant education (Masters degree preferred or BA with advanced training)

VERNON LOCATION

SALES PERSON WANTED

Window and door sales would be an asset.

Are you are an organized, energetic individual?

PART-TIME CASHIER

Vernon Central Hardware is looking for an energetic, people person with good math skills. Team players welcome.

Bring your resume to: Central Hardware Administration Office (8am-4pm, M-F), at 4109-25th Ave., Vernon or email to: anna.linde@centralhardware.ca

EVENING / NIGHT SCHEDULER 32 HOURS PER WEEK We Care requires a scheduler to work Monday-Thursday split shifts. This position pays 32 hrs/wk and would involve working in the office in the morning from 6-9 AM, in the evening 5-8 PM, and answering emergency calls from home overnight from 8 PM to 6 AM. Applicants must be energetic, with a positive and caring attitude. Applicants must possess the attributes required to provide excellent customer service, project a professional attitude and genuinely enjoy helping people.

Applicants must be proficient with computers.

Experience with Procura or similar healthcare scheduling program preferred.

Please bring resume to : We Care Health Services 3907 27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4X8 Or fax 250-545-9729, or email cynthia.wecare@telus.net

For additional information visit our website at www.vernonfrc.ca.

Additional information will be sent on receipt of your resume.

Appointment to the position will be subject to satisfactory security clearance.

Salary commensurate with education, experience and knowledge.

Closing date February 13, 2015.

Please send your resume and expression of interest to Chair Recruitment Panel, B Keith - illeus@telus.net

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RT 227 - Cunliffe & Holtam • 50 papers

RT 202 - Lochhaven Dr & Priest Valley Dr • 55 papers RT 203 - Palfrey Drive & Priest Valley Dr • 65 papers RT 204 - Coldstream Creek Rd, Hillside Drive • 63 papers RT 228 - Tassie & Sage • 69 papers RT 235 - Mt Bulman Dr & Mt Bulman Pl • 148 papers RT 240 - Middleton Way & Braeburn • 151 papers EAST HILL RT 80 - 21 Ave & 23 Ave • 90 papers RT 99 - 30 Ave & 19 St • 65 papers LAVINGTON RT 215 - Aberdeen & Venables • 94 papers MISSION HILL RT 17 - 21 Ave & Okanagan Ave • 112 papers RT 18 - 16 Ave & 34 St • 85 papers RT 22 - 24 Ave & 36 St • 175 papers RT 71 - 20 Ave & 36 St • 81 papers RT 122 - 16 Ave & 17 Ave • 64 papers

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We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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250-550-7900 Help Wanted

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

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

Help Wanted Community Health Nurse sought in Port Hardy, BC. Request job description or apply to marie.hunt@kwakiutl.bc.ca

by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625

FRONT DESK/GUEST SERVICE AGENT Ideally we are seeking someone with previous experience in a hotel front office environment but are willing to offer support to someone who demonstrates initiative for great customer service. You should be flexible and available to work a variety of shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and Night Audit. In exchange, we will offer you a competitive salary, comprehensive training, building blocks for a great career and a work environment where you can feel proud and excited to come to each and every day.

Please drop resume off at our Front desk or e-mail to tracey@rpbhotels.com ** Only qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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I found it in the classiÀeds, and so can you.

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kelowna terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training.

We require 5 qualified Canadian Drivers Immediately. We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for the Western Provinces. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time.

Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs.

We offer a rider and pet policy.

All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

ALL ROUTES AVAILABLE NOW UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED

RT 218 - Kalamalka & Aberdeen • 109 papers

The best job EVER!

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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Only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

OKANAGAN LANDING RT 424 - OK Landing & Brooks Lane • 121 papers RT 425 - OK Landing • 83 papers

Contact Circulation • 250-550-7901

Accounting / Administration We are currently seeking an individual with strong accounting / financial control skills. Experience with trust accounting would be an asset.

Management background including HR, IT, Financial or Administrative is preferred.

We offer a supportive team environment with full benefits.

Please email resume in confidence to shelleyw@kidston.ca

www.kidston.ca

Fleet Manager

Help Wanted

Full Time Experienced Shipper / Receiver required immediately.

Must have forklift skills.

Please reply to Box 22 c/o The Morning Star, 4407 - 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5.

VILLAGE MARKET

FULL TIME DAY PART TIME EVENING

Retail / Deli / Bakery experience and FoodSafe an asset.

Bring resume to Village Market, 1900 - 32nd Street, Vernon

DEBT WORRIES? You have options.

Call BDO to arrange a

FREE CONSULTATION 250-275-8880

202-2706 30th Ave, Vernon Renee Hubert, Estate Administrator Marie Harding, Estate Administrator Donna Mihalcheon, CPA, CA, CIRP

BDO Canada Limited Proposal Administrators Trustee in Bankruptcy

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER Full-time/Parttime/Casual work available.

Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.

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

NO PHONE CALLS Farm labourers $10.49 hr. 5-6 days/wk; planting, pruning & harvesting. Apr Thru Oct 250540-1011 sobvfm@shaw.ca F/T position for landscape maintenance, 30-40 hrs/wk.

Experienced with valid drivers license required. $15-20/hr on experience. Email resume to: lindi1980@shaw.ca Labourer must have forklift experience, physically fit, competitive wage, starting March 1. Please send resume to Box # 8 c/o The Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 1P5 Needed Early Childhood educator Permanent Part time. & full time.Must have license to practice. Reply to Box 11, C/o The Morning Star, 4407-25 Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5

PARTS DISMANTLER

Dynamic Auto Recycling Company located in Lumby is looking to add a few more team members to our growing company.

Automotive experience and tools are an asset.

Wonderful benefits, full time, $17/hr with lots of growth potential.

Call Wade at: 250-547-2310 or email at Wade@autorecycling.com Required: Care aid who must live in Vernon, work in private home, female nonsmoker need only respond. 250-5585148, Fax 250-558-5285

Do you have a passion for cars?

Turn your passion into a career!

Bannister GM is a family owned and operated company. We are a renowned industry leader throughout the Okanagan. As a result of our continued growth we are currently searching for a Full Time Fleet Manager for our location in the Vernon area.

Fleet Duties: · Maintain existing major fleet accounts · Be comfortable on computers to print · Maintain retail customers & accounts own fleet deals as well as order vehicles · Develop relationships with businesses through Global Connect around the area in hopes of getting new · Have outstanding product knowledge business either fleet or retail (on road) (especially on truck lines) to answer · Be very organized to keep paperwork separated customer questions · Be capable on emailing with some customers If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, please apply in person to Bannister GM 4703 – 27th Street Vernon, BC Attention: Brad Nakucyj. While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Employment Help Wanted Program Coordinator Cross Country BC, the provincial sport organization for cross-country skiing in BC (located in Vernon) is seeking to fill the position of Program Coordinator. This position is responsible for a wide range of administrative duties pertaining to coaching and officials development.

For more information: http://www.crosscountrybc. ca/job-notice-ccbcprogram-coordinator-0

Home Stay Families HOST FAMILIES needed!

Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT volunteering in your community July/August. www.nya.ca or Toll-Free 1-866-212-2307.

Medical/Dental MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Ofce Support ADMINISTRATOR - Grade 12 education with a certificate in Business Administration, reception, file management, data entry, light bookkeeping duties using Simply, proficient in Microsoft Office, excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, wage is dependent upon experience.

Please submit resume to info@sterlingmachinery.ca PART-TIME Administration/ Marketing Position Available.

Above average organizational and time management skills.

Strong computer skills to include Office products and Internet. Attention to detail and data entry accuracy. Social Media experience an asset.

Please send cover letter and resume to executiveassistant.c21@gmail.com

Work Wanted *1 Vernon’s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449 Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care.

Pressure Washing.

Gutter cleaning, tree trimming,local moves.Kris 250-308-4100.

Services

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Home Care AFFORDABLE personal care, respite care and home support. Companionship services, light housekeeping, escort services to appts, meal prep, run errands. (778) 212-4046

Hairstylists Chair for rent at Shear Dimensions Hair Design 250308-7198

Services

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Fireplaces

Firewood/Fuel

Business for Sale

ENVIRO Evolution self-igniting pellet stove. Used 3 winters. $1500. Call 250-3090504

Birch, Fir & Spruce mix, dry, stored in shed. $180 cord, call 250-838-7932

DVD RENTAL business. Selling due to illness. Fully stocked $5500.00 OBO. www.tigressevideorentals.com 250-542-0473

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Kitchen Cabinets Bring your Cabinets back to life with Remedy Cabinets.

Renewing and Updating with savings for 22 years. Free estimates 250-309-9673

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

U1ST MOVING 2 men $80/hr.

Local and long distance.

Call 250-859-8362.

FAMILY Movers. Moving?

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour

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

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

Pets & Livestock

Livestock AAA Grain fed beef for sale.

No implants/hormones, ready for freezer. Call 250-546-9766

Pets Bull Mastiff male,neutered, 3 1/2 old. Intelligent, good with people and dogs. But not cats.

Natural protector. $300. 250833-0172.

Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385 Std POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guar’t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances 8.8cf Frigidaire chest freezer, purchased Nov 2013 for $349, asking $250. 250-558-9899

Auctions BUD HAYNES & Ward’s Firearms Auction.

Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. One Man’s Collection, store dispersal, case lots, ammo, etc.

Consign now.

Catalogue w/pictures online. Phone 403347-5855 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com; www.WardsAuctions.com.

Livestock

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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

Misc. for Sale NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 Package deal $1000.obo exc cond: Electric start snow blower, Craftsman lawn mower, Weed Eater whipper snipper, Toro leaf blower/mulcher, heavy duty 3-wheeled wheel barrel, Sears vacuum, assorted garden tools. Also for kitchen suite/6chairs $40. Kitchen Aid microwave $40. Call (250)260-3736 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD available online: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel at 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca Vernon Winter Carnival buttons 1961-2014. $150. Somespares.250-545-4579.

WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances.

Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

Misc. Wanted Military Collectable’s, Medals, Badges, Uniforms, Etc., Simon’s Coins, #5 2906-32nd St, Vernon, (250)308-1522 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-863-3082 Local

Sporting Goods His/hers complete set of golf clubs, incl, new bags, also travel bags on wheels, buy one or both sets. Asking $500 each. obo. Call 778-932-1245.

Wanted Winchester or Remington Lever or pump action .22 rifle. Call 1-250-826-4793

Livestock

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon

LAKEVIEW PLACE

For Sale By Owner 5bdrm, 2bath house, detached workshop, Lavington, just over an acre. $427,500.

Open House Sunday, Feb 1 & Feb 8, 1-3pm, 5980 Hwy 6.

(250)558-9946

3 bdrm., 1 bath, laminate floors throughout, roomy floor plan. $780/mo.

Available February 1.

Small pet OK. Sorry NS.

Rentals

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• Bachelor suite including utilities and Cable.

Shared washrooms.

Size of large bedroom with sink, stove top, and fridge. $500.

Discover the Secret!

Hawthorn Lane Available Now!

Thor Chinchilla 250.309.1742

2 bdrm … $825 per month 3 bdrm … $925 per month Renovated condos with private courtyard, enjoy air conditioning and large deck. Conveniently located right in the heart of Vernon. Affordable family living. Resident Manager onsite.

To view, please call:

Columbia Apartments Available Mar. 1 st

Large One Bedroom Apartment

250-503-1257

A New Tradition of Quality Living

Close to downtown.

Seniors building.

No Pets. Non-smoking.

BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS

To view call

… available in quiet Senior-oriented building.

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

ARLINGTON/EMBERS CENTURY MANOR 2 bedrm, 1 bedrm & 1 bedrm plus den SENIORS - NO SMOKING NO PETS; very clean and well maintained close to Schubert 250-275-8066

Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial

1bdrm apt. & studio avail.

Clean & bright, in quiet well managed adult building, bus route, heat, h/w, cable, locker/prkg., HD video security, n/s n/p. Starting at $575/$675 3900-24 Ave. 250-550-4069 2BD-2BTH DELUXE. Gas F/P, No stairs to UG Parking $1050 incl. heat, guest suite. Mature person, NS NP. 250-309-2000 2bdrm apartment, n/s, n/p, parking, walk to town, Seniors 65+ (250)503-0161

Armstrong 2bdrm, 2bath one level TH, corner unit. 5 appl, n/s,$1,175.250-260-6002 Central 2bdrm, yard, 50+, small pet ok, n/s RR, $680.+util. Apply at #3 or 6 3906 29th Ave. HILLSIDE TERRACE 39th Ave, adult oriented, clean & well maintained; 1 bedroom, 1bedroom + den, N/S, N/P. $690 & up. 250-545-5773 Poplar Garden Apartments 4706 20 St. Spacious 3bdrm, 1.5-bath, cats allowed, $900 + Hydro. Call Rhonda or Ken, 250-558-5651 Rickford Manor-Belmonte 2bdrm suites & one - 1bdrm furnished available to mature renters. Cat friendly. Non smoking building close to downtown $680.00 & up. Ask about the move in incentives.

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

1 & 2 Bedroom

250-545-1519

Rentals

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

2 bdrm., FS, WD, private area, neat & clean. $790/mo.

Available February 1.

Sorry NS, NP.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Rentals

To view, call

250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977

Apartment Furnished

1bdrm recently reno’d, f/s, storage, central loc., Available, $650./mo 250-558-1153

1 bedroom East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 250260-5870

1 Bdrm,55+ N/S,N/P Covered parking, Coin Laundry, Elev.Newly Reno’d. Incl Cable. + Hydro,Walk to D/T. $775.

250-503-7315

Auctions

Auctions

Apt/Condo for Rent

1&2 bdrm, 50+ down town, f/s, avail now, no pets $600-$800.

250-260-8454

VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon

DOWNTOWN

450 sq. ft. commercial on main floor beside greek rest. $530/mo. + GST. Available March 1.

OK LANDING

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

CENTRAL LOCATION

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

Available January 1.

No smoking.

250-542-5580 2400sq’ Office/Warehouse space. #2-690 McCurdy Rd. Approved for food processing or other uses. Reasonable rate, $8.50/sf. Clean & ready.

3ph, secure compound. Rick, 250-770-0903

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Townhouses Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.

Household, Estate, Warehouse, Dispersals and Miscellaneous Consignments

Brookside Garden Rentals

HORSE & TACK SALE Saturday, February 7, 2015

Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets.

Tack Sale starts @ 10:00 AM Horse Dispersal Sales starts @ NOON

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

903 Raffan Rd, Armstrong, BC

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

250.546.9420

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 • 6:00 P.M. RCMP RECOVERED ITEMS

Over 50 Bikes, MT Bikes by Trek, Rocky Mountain, Kona & More, BMX Bikes, Gold & Silver Jewellery, Electronics, Tools, Compound Bow, Bass Guitar, Mini Bike & More.

FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & MISC: Sofa & Love Seat Sets, Antique China Cabinet, Large Area Carpet, Coffee & End Tables, Upholstered Chairs, Lamps, Maple Desk, Dining Table & 6 Chairs, Metal Bunk Bed Set, Shelf Units, Bedroom Mirrored Dresser & Chest of Drawers, Beauticians Chair, Framed Pictures & Prints, Office Desk & File Cabinet, Money Counter, Antique Fire Alarm Box, Rolling Carts, Trunks, Vacuums, Stainless Steel Fridge, Commercial Upright Freezer, Stacking Washer & Dryer, Stoves, Microwaves, Restaurant Tables & Oak Chairs, Singer Featherlight Sewing Machine, Records & More.

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Canadian families are being urged to speak up about their future.

A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine identifies significant barriers to discussions about care for seriously ill patients in Canadian hospitals. The study, conducted with 1,256 clinicians at 13 hospitals in five provinces, suggests that patient and family factors are a major contributor to a lack of important conversations about end-oflife care.

“Physicians, nurses and medical residents feel that a number of patient and family factors pose significant barriers to discussions about goals of care,” said Dr. John You, a principal investigator in the research project. “They perceive that family members often have difficulty accepting a loved one’s poor prognosis, and that they had difficulty understanding how certain treatments may positively or negatively affect their care. That makes it challenging to have conversations or make decisions about treatment.”

The top three barriers identified by health professionals were: – family members’ difficulty accepting loved one’s poor prognosis – family members’ difficulty understanding limitations/complications of life-sustaining therapies – lack of agreement among family members about the goals of care.

Goals of care is a term used to describe discussions between clinicians, patients and family members to establish a plan of care in a hospital setting – for example, deciding whether to use or not use lifesustaining treatments such as being on a ventilator in certain situations. Reluctance

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to discuss these details likely reflects understandably high levels of anxiety or even denial about confronting death.

Could advance care planning help?

The study adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests that health care teams and individuals need guidance to steer them through these important discussions, as well as tools that normalize conversations when people are still healthy. Dr. You believes that advance care planning, a process of communicating your wishes for future care and naming a substitute decision maker who can speak for you if you cannot, could provide an excellent first step.

“Advance care planning, which ideally happens well before you are seriously ill, can result in more positive end of life experiences for patients, families and health professionals,” said Dr. You. “We need to better understand the barriers to ACP and what tools are needed to facilitate these conversations – that will have a huge impact on facilitating discussions about goals of care when people are seriously ill.”

Recent polls suggest that 60 per cent of Canadians want to have advance care planning conversations with their doctors, however a large number of health professionals don’t feel equipped to have

these important discussions. In order to have effective discussions about this topic, clinicians need to be highly skilled communicators; this will require better training and tools/conversation guides for clinicians. Two new studies are currently underway to develop and test tools for both advance care planning and goals of care discussions in both primary care and acute care settings.

The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association’s (CHPCA) Advance Care Planning in Canada Initiative also has a number of advance care planning tools for individuals, family members and health professionals at: www.advancecareplanning.ca. The tools are free to download, and include workbooks, videos, conversation starters and wallet cards.

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It is held at the Kelowna campus of Okanagan College in the atrium of the Centre of Learning Building from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“The event will give students and community members the opportunity to speak and network with employers regarding career opportunities,” said organizer Jamie Morrow.

While the event will take place in Kelowna, Morrow wants people to know there are a number of regional and national companies who are looking for staff throughout Canada.

“There are three national banks recruiting at this event as well as a number of multinational organizations and we want to let people know that are opportunities for people across the region,” said Morrow.

“By bringing industry experts together with those seeking jobs and careers we are able to offer a direct line of communication and networking for job seekers. This fair is focused on providing people with career options and valuable information to help them find the job they want.”

A host of employers will be on-site with information booths set up to support job seekers. Pattison Sign Group, Natural Factors, Justice Institute of British Columbia, The City of Kelowna, Tolko Industries Ltd, Valley First Credit Union and Schlumberger are just a few of the participating employers.

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“Since we released our wholesale pricing model in November, we’ve heard concerns from the industry about the pricing structure for wines over $20 a bottle,” said Justice Minister Suzanne Anton.

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ing formula for wine double, so the price of that ends the discount a premium bottle when advantage for indepen- having dinner out dent wine stores. would have jumped 10 It meant little to 20 per cent. change or even cheapThe change to a er prices for single wholewines that sale price for now cost $15 every prodand under. uct takes But the effect April final retail 1, the same price of pricidate B.C. is er bottles was permitting expected to private or rise sharply Suzanne Anton gove r n me nt starting in liquor sales April, in both in separated private and govern- spaces inside grocery ment stores, and in stores. restaurants.

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