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Miss Kalamalka Rotary Alicia Hill-Turner is crowned Queen Silver Star LV by outgoing Queen Silver Star LIV Cheyenne Krog at the Proclamation and Coronation Thursday night at the Performing Arts Centre. Miss Johnston Meier Insurance Hannah Vaz (top right) is crowned Princess Silver Star and Miss Congeniality. Julia Bargery, Miss Kim Heizmann – Century 21, hugs her Little Miss Silver Star buddy Aubrey Wehner, eight.

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A lone balloonist soars above Vernon near Hillview Elementary School Friday morning, helping to kick off the balloon fiesta at the 55th annual Vernon Winter Carnival. See www.vernonwintercarnival.com for details on all of the events.

Facility sponsorship recommended ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

The call for sponsors for Greater Vernon’s newest sports facility has gone out.

Greater Vernon Advisory Committee directors, on Thursday, voted unanimously to recommend to the Regional District of North Okanagan that staff be directed to develop and proceed with a request for proposals that seeks a naming rights sponsor for the synthetic turf field at, what is now known, as the Greater Vernon Sports Facility at Okanagan College.

Tannis Nelson “It’s starting to look like what it’s going to be looking like,” said Tannis Nelson, RDNO’s community coordinator. “It’s now a product we can start talking about to the community as an opportunity for some sponsorship.”

The facility, which features the synthetic turf field, lights, change room facilities and a rubberized oval track, is slated to open near the end of spring.

What the regional district would like to see, after discussions with the facility’s construction management committee, is retaining and respecting Greater Vernon’s contribution and role in acquiring the facility through a successful referendum.

“A lot of communities allow the name to be sold for the facility itself, taking a key feature within the facility, in this case, the turf field, and you assign it as the sponsorship name,” said Nelson, using the example ‘ABC Company at Greater Vernon Athletics Park.’

Nelson made it clear that seeking sponsorship is different than receiving a donation.

“It’s a reciprocal partnership,” she said.

“Whereas a donation is simply philanthropy, a sponsorship agreement sees each party walk out ahead. We’re working toward providing some

value to the partner we enter an agreement with.”

Electoral Area C director Mike Macnabb wants the agreement to come with a long-term committment.

“It seems to me, if you keep changing the name on a regular basis, it loses something,” said Macnabb, using Kal Tire Place as an example. The facility opened as The Multiplex, then became Wesbild Centre before Kal Tire took over the naming rights.

“It should have longevity and committment to it.”

Nelson agreed.

“We see the financial contribution and term (of the agreement) as significant pieces,” she said. “The longer partnerships are beneficial for everyone.”

The requests for proposals plans to use such criteria as financial structure, term of proposal, exclusivity requests, facility enhancement, marketing initiatives and the financial stability of the corporate partner.

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Meighan Kerr, Miss Paradigm Naturopathic Medicine, is escorted by her father Gord Kerr at the Proclamation and Coronation of Queen Silver Star the 55th Thursday night at the Performing Arts Centre.

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“It’s a small part of a bigger picture and we don’t activities, alternate sites were considered.

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“It’s for something we don’t know too much Thursday.

Bangle/Bracelet about,” said Fleming. “It looks like a good event and “It’s exploded beyond our expectations.” ($75* value) Nearly 180 artists from 35 countries applied I hope it will do exactly what it proposes.” to participate in the triennial, with a jury of three professionals selecting 23 of the top artists from 12 countries to be exhibited at the VPAG. Book Your Big Steel Box is supplying five units to be Reservation Now for installed at the satellite location for the show.

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Arrest made in stabbing Morning Star Staff

A stabbing incident in Vernon has resulted in one woman being arrested and one man sent to Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

Vernon RCMP officers were called to a home in the 900 block of 43rd Avenue shortly before 2 a.m.

Friday.

A woman was arrested and a man was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital with undetermined injuries.

It is unclear what led to the incident as RCMP continue to investigate.

The woman was slated to appear in Vernon Provincial Court Friday to face charges.

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mended some options “If council is agreeincluding the undertak- able, we’ll inform the For the board of ing of an engineering City of Armstrong where Spallumcheen’s Steele a ss e ss me nt we’re at,” said Springs Waterworks which could township chief District, there is an provide administrative urgency to get safe water options for officer Corey to its residents. both water Paiement.

An engineering study source and “If the preand an offer from a i n f r a st r u c ferred option neighbouring water disture. of this assesstrict may help.

T h e ment results in Corey Paiement Steele Springs’ board engineerthe city being unanimously agreed to ing assessthe best choice apply to join the townment’s official price tag is (for water), then Steele ship’s long-term water undetermined, but staff Springs can make the strategy, including the recommended coun- choice to enter the water cil approve, along with dissolution process. It can staff time, applying for a also approach Armstrong Family Owned & Operated Offers valid ‘til February 10, 2015 $10,000 provincial plan- about being moved up ning grant. the priority list.”

Council unaniIn attendance at Black Forest Baby Back Striploin All Natural mously approved the Monday’s council meetSteaks Ribs Dog Food Ham recommendation with ing on an unrelated matMade in-store Grass Fed Extra meaty councillors Todd York ter was Otter Lake Water $ 19 $ 49 /100 gr for and Ed Hanoski absent District representative $ 99 /lb. when you buy 400 grams $ from the meeting, and Terri Wong. lb. or more When you buy 10 lbs or more.

Coun. Christine Lemaire She asked Upper and We care HOURS: Mon - Sat 9 am - 6:30 pm; Sun 11 am - 5 pm excused herself from the fellow Steele Springs what you Wednesdays are for Seniors - 10% off on purchases of $20 or more! eat! discussions due to poten- Board member Al Price th tial conflict of interest. why Steele Springs has 3405 - 30 Avenue, across from Bookland • 250-549-3100 not approached Otter Lake for assistance.

“Our are spitMoTI Ad pipes 1075 Ating distance ” said OKSH Hired apart, Equipment Wong. “We have lots of water, andCalendar we ask Lake Country every month Review why Steele Summerland Springs doesn’t come to Similkameen Spotlight The Okanagan Shuswap District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is us. We could put in a Keremeos/OK Falls Review creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the fiscal year of 2015/2016, which begins meter and sell you bulk Vernon Morning Star April 1, 2015. This district geographically covers the area from the United States border, east to water.”

Osoyoos, west of Princeton and north of Salmon Arm. Salmon Arm Observer Upper said such a Sicamous Eagle ValleytoNews All individuals or companies registered in 2014 will have received invitations by mail to move would be similar Penticton Western News re‑register hired equipment for 2015. If you have new equipment to be added to your profile, joining the city, though Salmon Arm Shuswap Market you can register online at www.bcbid.ca or contact the District Office in Kelowna to obtain “it has never really been the appropriate forms. Any individuals who were not registered in 2014, but wish to have News offered, but we’d like to equipment listed are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, Salmon Arm” Lake Shore News explore that. to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Oliver Chronicle “It would be a helluva Osoyoos Times Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability lot cheaper (than joinInsurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these ing Armstrong) and haprequirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

5.81” 6.07” lot soonpen aXhelluva er,” said Coun. Joe Van Only owned or lease‑to‑own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment may only be Tienhoven.

340 lines registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

Said Price: “Itlines) would (4 columns x 85 The deadline for new registrations is midnight on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. still involve us having to Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that have a brand new pumpthere is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or deleting equipment house and we’d have to information already listed. purchase a right-of-way wherever it’s located.

Register through the Okanagan Shuswap District Office at: It would be reasonably 1358 St. Paul Street, Suite 300, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 2E1 expensive but probably You can also phone 250 712-3660 or send a fax to 250 712-3669 less than some of the to have the forms mailed or faxed to you. other options.”

Upper said the engineer’s study could involve all of these options and could come up with other sources.

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Its current potable water source is contaminated and laced with high levels of nitrates.

“The process of hooking up to Armstrong will take a long time, maybe years, and going to Armstrong’s supply would not give us safe water right away,” said Brian Upper, chairperson of the Steele Springs Waterworks District,

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Steele Springs is ranked in the fourth group on a priority list in a memorandum of understanding for long-term water supply between the township and city.

With a contaminated water source, the township thinks it’s premature for Steele Springs to enter into a water dissolution process.

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Aboriginal agreement with district in works KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff

The Vernon School District has moved closer to signing the Aboriginal E n h an c e m e nt Agreement.

In a recent presentation to the Vernon board of trustees, AEA board chair Jami Tonasket and vice chair Colleen Larson said this spring is the target for signing the agreement.

“There has been lots of work on this, but it feels good to be at this stage, and we are on target,” said Tonasket. “We have had community engagement discussions with our working group members. I am very comfortable we will get this AEA signed.”

An AEA is a working agreement between a school district, all local aboriginal communities and the Ministry of Education designed to enhance the educational achievement of aboriginal students.

Community engagement sessions have taken place to include schools, the Okanagan Indian Band, the First Nations Friendship Centre and the Vernon & District Métis Association.

“We have communicated to everyone that they may contact us — and some have — to provide more input,” said Tonasket. “We do understand that the community may need time to process and we are open to this.

“We continue to seek feedback within the aboriginal community. We invite parents to have their input — this is a living document and we want to continue to seek input.”

Community engagement has been a way to identify and express what success looks like for all aboriginal students, as a way of creating a communitydriven and owned AEA and to reach beyond aboriginal students and community to increase knowledge and respect for aboriginal culture, language, territory and

history.

Enhancement agreements highlight the importance of academic performance and stress the integral nature of aboriginal traditional culture and languages to aboriginal student development and success. Fundamental is the requirement that school districts provide strong programs on the culture of local aboriginal peoples on whose traditional territories the districts are located.

So far, the Aboriginal Education Committee has put a call out to more than 1,000 parents and guardians within the community, seeking their input.

“Jami and I feel like we have climbed a mountain and can see the end,” said Larson.

“We are still sorting through the comments.

What was exciting for us is that one group looked at a sense of belonging as being most important while another looked at aboriginal content and history.

But for each group, the emerging theme was relationships.”

Themes identified

by both district schools and the aboriginal community will be sorted by the working group, with progress continuously shared with all partners.

School board chair Kelly Smith said the board is looking forward to seeing the work of the Aboriginal Enhancement Working Group (AEWG).

“Jami Tonasket and Colleen Larson are meeting with administrators, teachers, parents, students, elders and community members, gathering their voices, opinions, advice and knowledge to ensure continued success for students who identify aboriginal ancestry in School District 22,” she said.

Tonasket and Larson are currently developing a draft plan with the help of Colleen Hanna from the Ministry of Education and the AEWG members.

“An enhancement agreement is considered to be a living document that can be revisited whenever need arises.

It will be reviewed on a yearly basis,” said Smith.

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from Dean Chapple at H&R Block The Family Tax Cut is new for 2014 tax year, it was announced on October 30, 2014.

However it is effective for the full year.

It allows a couple with at least one child under the age of 18 to claim a non-refundable tax credit equal to the tax savings that would be realized by transferring up to $50,000 of taxable income from the higher-income to the lower-income spouse or commonlaw partner. However the maximum claim is limited to $2,000.

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Live and let diet

’ve started seeing cookbooks and magazines with recipes for something called the paleo diet. I had to ask my friend Charlie, who’s been on every diet on Earth, what it was.

“Basically, it means that if you eat only the kind of food the cavemen ate, it’s good for you. Like meat over an open flame, berries and roots. That’s why so many men say grilling on the barbecue takes them back to their caveman roots.”

“How many cavemen used propane? Or Jim Mullen stainless steel tongs? Or drank craft beer? Grilling a steak 50,000 years ago must have been a pretty dismal experience. No wooden deck, no Adirondack chairs, no citronella torches, no ‘World’s Greatest Dad’ aprons, no portable CD players, no outdoor speakers, no ironic swag of jalapeno party lights, no bug zappers. All they had was a dark, smelly cave.”

“Plenty of guys still live in dark, smelly caves,” said Charlie. “They’re called bloggers.”

“And are those the guys who are eating the paleo diet?”

“Are you kidding? They’re eating delivery pizza and cheesy nachos, which would be the opposite of a diet. It’s very thin women who are eating the paleo diet.”

“That makes sense,” I said. “Because who needs it more? Besides, real men wouldn’t like eating like a caveman. No guy wants to eat ‘catch of the day’ every day, especially if they had to catch it themselves. And isn’t catching your food one of the things that burns calories? Buying red meat at the grocery store is not the same as going out and stalking your prey for miles and miles, butchering it with a dull rock and then carrying it back to the cave.”

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“And what if you were no good at catching your food?” Charlie asked. “What are you going to eat? Leftover meat you had to steal from a pack of hyenas? And remember, then you had to cook it. This was years before Edison invented lighter fluid. Cavemen probably spent their entire, very short lives wondering when someone was going to invent the match. Didn’t your average caveman have a life expectancy of 24 years? Maybe if they ate nachos they’d have lived longer.”

Does Charlie really think Edison invented lighter fluid? What are they teaching kids in our schools today? Besides, it probably wasn’t the paleo diet that killed them off so young, it was the paleo potluck dinners that did it.

“I hear there’s a new thing over at the Hendersons’ cave,” said Mr. Caveman. “It’s called a spice rub. They take a spearful of woolly mammoth and rub this powder on it, a mix of secret herbs and spices, and leave it on for a few hours and then grill it. Sounds pretty good, huh? Let’s go over there tonight and club them.”

“Nah,” says Mrs. Caveman. “If we club them, then they’ll owe us a clubbing. Besides, I don’t like the way she raises her children.

She lets them get away with murder. They run around drawing pictures on the cave walls all day long. She says they’ve evolved, but if you ask me, they act like a bunch of Neanderthals.

And he sheds. The last time they were here, I was picking his hair out of the rocks for weeks. I won’t let them in my cave. I’m cooking something special tonight anyway. We’re going on this new thing called the Saber-tooth Tiger Diet. You can eat as much saber-tooth tiger as you can catch. People have lost hundreds of pounds on it.”

“Yes, but how long did they live?”

“Hmmmm. Funny, I’ve never heard of anyone coming back from their tiger-hunt to say.”

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Birthday greetings aren’t normally the stuff of editorials but on this auspicious occasion it certainly seems appropriate, if not in order.

You see the Carnival jester, jopo, is turning 50. The late Bill Allum, who was a founding father of this very newspaper and its first general manager, was also the original jopo, a perfect legacy for a genial, giving gentleman.

So it’s very fitting that we wish the blue-and-white mascot that has so well represented one of Western Canada’s biggest and best carnivals many happy returns.

And seeing how jopo, and now jopette who joined the ranks in 1968, can’t speak for themselves in the tradition of mime, it falls on us to sing their praises.

Thanks to all the volunteers who have donned the blue and white over the years and brought many a smile to North Okanagan residents, young and old alike.

And if you want to thank them yourself, there’s a 50th birthday party at the Halina Senior’s Centre on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Past and present jopos are expected at the event which is free and features games, snacks, jopo trivia, and a birthday cake that may or may not feature a blue-and-white theme.

According to this year’s Carnival book, Marian Maynard designed jopo’s costume and 12-year-old Tina Wunderli, in a contest in 1966, gave us the name that has stood the test of time, with a lowercase ‘j’ of course.

So we salute all involved over five decades and raise 50 silent cheers for the mascot that has quietly served the Carnival so well for so long.

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Water woes leave resident steaming

believe the resounding defeat of the master water plan referendum shows that you cannot fool all the people all the time and underscores the need for politicians to take off their rose-coloured glasses.

The provision of an adequate amount of safe drinking water is absolutely essential and elected officials need to hold those senior members of the water utility who have just been showing part of the overall water picture to the public to account.

It is ridiculous how much emphasis has been put on getting drinking water from Duteau Creek whilst largely ignoring the fact that the vast majority of people in Coldstream and Vernon get their water from the Mission Hill waterworks that draws its water from Kal Lake. Doing so distorts the water reality.

I suspect a lot of people currently getting their drinking water from Duteau Creek could be switched at reasonable expense to the Mission Creek water that comes from Kal Lake. Problem is, from the perspective of those with vested interests, that would really show what a white elephant Duteau Creek is as a source of drinking water.

Initially, we were told that we needed to spend millions on the Duteau Creek waterworks because the province would not give us enough water rights to take water from Kal or Okanagan Lakes to meet our needs.

That drum is no longer being beaten with parking meters I expect parking discussions will go on forever in Vernon.

A recent article stated that revenue is $225,000. The number by itself doesn’t mean much if we don’t know what it constitutes.

If we could deduct meter employee wages and benefits, meter costs, and meter repairs, the amount appears insignificant.

Certainly the pennies extra on household taxes would be insignificant compared with taxes on loans of seven or 70 million dollars.

We walk to town rather than drive, but there are always parking spots.

Unfortunately with our small town expectations we expect to park outside the store we visit. I would very much be willing to pay a few extra cents, or even dollars, to get rid of the parking meters.

On our walks we have to walk around the meters. What an excellent way to widen the sidewalks by a foot and a half without any expense.

Snow removal in January would have been so much easier and less expensive for

much enthusiasm perhaps because it’s credibility has been undermined by the fact that other communities bordering the lakes have water licences permitting them to draw what they need from the lakes. It’s hard to believe that the province would deny Vernon what it has granted to Kelowna, that is unless we fail to make a good case that we need the water licences. The horrendous cost of turning Duteau Creek water into something drinkable makes a darn good case, does it not?

Another thing the senior people at the water utility have told us is that Interior Health has ordered us to filter our drinking water. Quite frankly, that’s pretty hard to swallow. I think it far more likely that Interior meter repair.

Visitors to Vernon could go home with a smile instead of a sneer.

Dave tompson cat licenses We have a cat – a well-trained pet – who doesn't bother anyone.

We are surrounded by cats and many of them are not that well behaved.

They poop in our garden, spray on our verandah, yowl at night and basically let us know they are around.

The most important thing they do is kill the birds we enjoy feeding.

I read that cats in Vernon may be licenced one day - good, maybe then the neighborhood cats will be better behaved and poop in their own boxes, dig their owners gardens and generally behave themselves.

Most importantly their owners will get them spayed.

If the owners can't afford to have them spayed, then they shouldn't have them.

For some unknown reason some people

Health has said that our drinking water needs to meet certain standards and left it up to our water gurus to figure out how to meet those standards. I’m thinking too that Interior Health has few if any concerns about the bulk of our drinking water that comes from Kal Lake. Duteau Creek water is another matter entirely. Despite the millions of taxpayer dollars poured into making it drinkable, Duteau Creek water, especially at the time of spring runoff, has too many suspended particles that diminish the efficacy of chlorination or ultra violet treatments.

I’m no expert but I am a firm believer that you do not have to be a chef in order to criticize the cooking. What amazes me is that believe their cats don't like it outside.

Of course if they don't give them a box to poop in life would get very uncomfortable.

Our cat loves it inside. She doesn't get attacked by other cats, and she loves all the attention she gets and she doesn't have to give birth to thousands of kittens that noone wants.

Judy Vandergucht off target I saw on the news that 17,600 Target employees in Canada were to divide $54 million (U.S. funds) as a severance package.

I would bet that the lion share of this would go to store managers and district managers.

At the same time, the CEO of Target Canada would receive $61 million (U.S. funds) as his severance and he failed to make the business work in Canada. A high price for incompetence.

I believe this underscores the economic problems in the world today. ken Jack

our elected officials ever approved spending so much to make water from a nonsuitable source drinkable in the first place.

Now, our elected officials need to go back to the drawing board and come up with a more economical plan. They also need to do so with their eyes wide open. It is common knowledge that fudging terms of reference can hamstring outside experts into being unable to recommend what they otherwise would do if not so fettered.

Over to you, our newly elected officials.

We need you to sort this out for us. An adequate source of drinking water is a fundamental need, having it done at affordable cost is a fundamental need too. Kindly roll up your sleeves and get on with the job. Give the raspberry to any so-called experts who expound taking water from a source that is so initially unsuitable for making it drinkable that it will never be affordable.

It upsets me that letter such as this needed to be written. For goodness sake you elected officials, do you not realize that your constituents rely on you to determine how many beans make five on the provision of a need so fundamental as enough safe drinking water.?

Shame on your predecessors, shame too on those of you who held elected office whilst some of the profligate water decisions were made over the past several administrations.

Jim Bodkin

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Vernon also chips in by providing 500 tickets per quarter.

Yule explained that the regional district is not easily accessible for people requiring services without some mode of transportation.

In some instances, she said, staff at various agencies are paying out of their own pocket or some staff will drive clients in their own personal vehicles.

“Other agencies are just not able to provide the funds for bus fare,” she said.

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The United Way administers the program and takes care of the distribution of bus tickets and reporting of usage.

HOW DO YOU COMPENSATE FOR PAIN AND SUFFERING?

By Janice Mucalov, LL.B.

Ik Sang Lee, a 17-year-old teenager, was partially crushed in his uncle’s car when two trailers spilled their load of lumber on the Trans Canada Highway. He suffered a traumatic brain injury, personality changes, major chronic depression, permanent facial scarring, and constant and disabling pain, which had a “profoundly negative impact” on him.

At trial, a jury decided that Lee should be given $2 million compensation for his pain and suffering (in addition to some $1 million for income and other losses). The trial judge then slashed the pain and suffering award to $294,000. The case was appealed all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada, but the country’s top court recently refused to hear the appeal.

The Supreme Court of Canada chose a maximum figure of $100,000 as compensation for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life for catastrophic personal injuries – roughly about $310,000 in today’s dollars when adjusted for inflation. (Note that compensation for pain and suffering is over and above what an injured plaintiff may be entitled to for wage loss, cost of care and other financial losses.)

In the Andrews case, Dickson explained that this part of the compensation package was intended to provide the victim with solace. “Solace in this sense is taken to mean physical arrangements [that] can make his life more endurable rather than ‘solace’ in the sense of sympathy,” he added.

At the time, the court was concerned with soaring compensation awards in the United States. Part of the reason for imposing a “cap” or upper limit on pain and suffering damages was to prevent runaway insurance premiums in Canada.

If awards were exorbitantly high, reasoned the court, no one but the very rich could own a car and pay the huge insurance premiums that insurance companies would have to charge to pay out on claims.

Why? To understand this decision – and how Canadian courts compensate for pain and suffering – you need to look back to 1978.

In 1978, the Supreme Court of Canada was asked to consider the appropriate range of “damages” or compensation in three important cases: for a 17-year-old who suffered a serious neck injury Nicholas Jacob resulting in loss of use of all limbs (Thornton v. Prince George School District No. 57), a 21-year-old quadriplegic Fast forward to the present. Some lawyers (Andrews v. Grand & Toy), and a four-year-old and legal scholars believe the cap isn’t fair suffering serious brain damage and debilitating or appropriate – especially because you may physical injuries (Teno v. Arnold). get more of this type of compensation for Quantifiable losses like lost wages and medical defamation or loss of your reputation. But expenses sustained as a result of the fault of with the Supreme Court of Canada’s refusal another are often easily calculated. But the court to hear arguments about lifting the cap in the wrestled with how to assess compensation for a Ik Sang Lee case, it’s unlikely this will change victim’s pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of any time soon. life. Any amount chosen would be an arbitrary If you’re injured in a car or other accident, one based on a “philosophical and policy consult your lawyer. He or she can advise you on exercise” rather than a legal or logical analysis, what your total claim is worth and help obtain said then-Chief Justice Dickson. As he added: the best compensation possible.

“No money can provide true restitution.”

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Free swim for families

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The Vernon Aquatic Centre will be hosting a free swim on Monday — B.C. Family Day — from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

The free splash is made possible by a grant from the B.C. Recreation Parks Association (BCRPA).

The ministry of community, sport and cultural development, in partnership with the BCRPA, made the grant available to support local recreation departments in coordinating family-based, admission-free events scheduled for the Family Day long weekend.

For more information on the Vernon Aquatic Centre and Greater Vernon Recreation Services, including schedules and programs, please visit www.greatervernonrecreation.ca.

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Park group seeks RDNO help Friends of Kal Lake Provincial Park oppose planned boundary change ROGER KNOX Morning Star Staff

Friends of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park hope they have allies at the Regional District of North Okanagan.

The organization has asked RDNO directors for their support in a debate with the ministry of transportation and infrastructure, who notified the group last July that it was proposing a boundary adjustment for the park.

The adjustment would remove a 30-metre wide right-of-way centred on Cosens Bay Road to improve maintenance and safety for users of the road.

According to group spokesperson Val Buchanan, the ministry website also states the boundary adjustment will “accommodate potential future utilities.”

“We do not want to see the land removed from the park,” said Buchanan in a presentation to RDNO directors. “B.C. Parks and the ministry of transportation could take care of any valid concerns about road safety through a park use permit.”

Buchanan and her group have asked RDNO to write a letter to the ministry, B.C. Parks and the ministry of environment opposing the proposal for a boundary adjustment.

They have also asked RDNO to invite B.C. Parks to make a presentation to the board about

the issue.

Buchanan also presented directors with a petition featuring 2,300 signatures from park users opposed to the proposed boundary adjustment.

Directors will consider the Friends Of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park request at its next meeting.

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Skip Tom Buchy of Kimberley (above) calls on his sweepers in B.C. men’s provincial curling championship action Friday morning at the Vernon Curling Club. Right: Skip Dean Joanisse of the Royal City Curling Club coaxes a rock into position Friday morning.

Vernon puts two in Page playoff GRAEME CORBETT Morning Star Staff

The last time Dean Joanisse skipped Team B.C. at the Tim Hortons Brier in 2007, he was the youngest guy on his rink by a mile.

The team dynamic is a little different this week at the Vernon Curling Club as he and a group of 20-somethings aim for a return to the national men’s curling championship.

Joanisse, an Abbotsford product who curls out of the Royal City club in New Westminster, met Vernon’s Jim Cotter in the Page playoff 1 vs 2 quarterfinal Saturday morning at the Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Championships.

Vernon’s Mark Longworth and Royal City’s Brent Pierce battled in the other Saturday quarterfinal after taking the final two C Division qualifying spots.

Backed by third Paul Cseke, a Salmon Arm native, second Jay Wakefield and lead John Cullen, Joanisse bounced Kimberley’s Tom Buchy 8-6 in Friday afternoon’s B Final.

“There’s a lot that’s familiar, but it’s a whole brand new way with a new group,” said Joanisse, whose other Brier appearance was in 2001, also as skip.

“We have no one on our team that’s in their 30s, I’m 43, so it’s a complete flip flop.

“This team is committed to growing and learning and improving. It’s a pleasure to be a part of it.”

Joanisse, who runs an art studio called The Art of Curling – it features west coast scenic prints incorporating elements of curling – stopped Pierce 6-5 Thursday night, and followed that with a 7-6 clipping of Royal City’s Sean Geall Friday morning.

Buchy, who fell 5-3 to Cotter in the A Final Thursday night, rebounded with a 8-6 win over Longworth in the B semi Friday.

— Dean “I’ve been playing Mark Longworth for what, 30 years, and every time you’re in a tough battle,” said Buchy, who curled one year of junior in Vernon. “Classy guy and classy team and it came right down to the last rock.”

Longworth had a chance to remove Buchy’s final stone for the win, but couldn’t push it far enough.

“It (final shot) ended up in a good enough spot where he had to paper the guard to hit it right and it just hung on,” said Buchy.

Buchy, whose rink features Vernon product David Stephenson at third, and front

enders Dave Toffolo and Darren Will, fell 8-3 to Pierce in a C Final.

Longworth grounded Kamloops’ Darren Nelson 6-5 for the other C Division berth, with the winner of Longworth vs Pierce facing the loser of Cotter vs Joanisse in a semifinal Saturday night.

The championship game goes today at 12:30 p.m. The winner will represent B.C. at the Tim Hortons Brier, starting Feb. 28, in Calgary.

Despite bowing out of the 16-team, triple-knockout spiel following a 7-4 loss to Kamloops’ Darren Nelson Thursday, Team Dangerfield third Denis Sutton graciously made time to reflect on his early playing days with Edmonton curling legend Joanisse Hec Gervais, who died of a heart attack in 1997.

“They called him The Friendly Giant, but on the ice he wasn’t that friendly,” smiled Sutton, who was a runner-up with Neil Dangerfield’s rink the last time provincials were held in Vernon, in 2011. “You were actually afraid to miss (a shot) playing with him.

“He was so competitive he would almost browbeat his team into winning.”

And when Gervais decided it was time to shake things up, he had a unique way of letting his current players know they were no longer wanted. Following the season, an

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article would appear in the newspaper depicting his decision to retire from the game.

“In the fall it was: ‘Hec Gervais has decided to come out of his retirement,’” said Sutton.

“And of course he would have a new group.

You knew when he retired that you were cut.

“But everyone wanted to curl with him.

The guy was so smart.”

Gervais, who won the 1961 world championships in Scotland, was apparently also a good entertainer.

“Wherever Hector would go, there’d be a piano and he would put on a concert,” said Sutton, who won two Alberta provincials under Gervais.

Sutton has curled with some serious talent over the years, including a 10-year stint with Edmonton’s Randy Ferbey...“Before he got smart and hooked up with a real curler – Pat Ryan,” quipped Sutton.

There was a completely different culture around curling in the ‘70s and ‘80s, said Sutton, a two-time Ironman Canada participant. Smoking was accepted, and possibly encouraged, even on the game’s largest stage.

“I remember the Brier, everybody smoked on the ice,” he said. “It was the Macdonald (Tobacco) Brier then, so they had ash cans on the ice.

“There was a guy on our team that literally had a cigarette in his mouth while he was sweeping. Ashes would hit the ice while he was puffing away.”

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PVSS for Panthers in final Morning Star Staff

The VSS Panthers reached the finals of their home senior boys basketball tournament Saturday night.

The Cats stopped the Summerland Rockets 75-63 Friday night after dispatching the L.V. Rogers Bombers of Nelson 64-48 earlier in the sixteam affair.

Junior call-up Leon Schenker jumpstarted VSS with 16 points against the Rockets. John Garvie sank 13 points, while Ben Hladik and Ty Thomas each drained a dozen. Hladik went 8-for-10 from the charity stripe.

Abhi Lekhi flushed 29 points for Summerland, while Landon Brickenden pocketed 19.

Garvie rang up 15 points as the Panthers bounced the Bombers. Josh Matosevic earned 11 points for L.V. Rogers.

In other action, the Pleasant Valley Saints of Armstrong made the finals after brushing the Okanagan Mission Huskies of Kelowna 62-58 and grounding the Kelowna Owls 64-53.

Meanwhile, the Fulton Maroons were 1-1 heading into Saturday play at a tournament hosted by the

Youth bowlers round up gold Morning Star Staff

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The Lincoln Lanes Team #4 struck gold in the 44th annual Fruitbowl Fivepin Bowling Tournament at Capri Lanes in Kelowna.

Each of the 16 teams consisted of a Bantam (8-10-year-old), a junior (11-14) and a senior (1519) bowler. It was a four-game, pins-over-average tournament also featuring entries from Penticton and Chase.

Barb Lemay coached the winning entry of Charleigh Lemay, Anson Harrower and Grace Fontaine, at a staggering 305 pins over average.

Lincoln’s Team #1, coached by Barb Christie, took silver with 242 pins over. Libby Hampshire, Kaylea Egely and Tyler Droder earned medals.

Finishing eighth under coach Paul Schnyder, at 115 pins over, was Team #2, consisting of Koen Hampshire, Carson Christie and Robyn Rolke.

Solo awards saw Libby Hampshire win the Bantam Girls pins over at 89, Anson Harrower take the Junior Boys high single at 216 and Egely earn the Junior Girls high single at 199.

Fontaine rolled the Senior Girls high series at 819, while Rayne Hill topped the Junior Girls at 654 and Droder delivered the Senior Boys at 852. Rolke had the Senior Girls pins over average at 101.

John Garvie of the VSS Panthers drives to the hoop against the L.V. Rogers Bombers of Nelson Friday in senior boys basketball tournament action Friday at the Panther Pit. Princess Margaret Mustangs in Penticton.

Tye Kitzman supplied 15 points and nine rebounds as the Maroons iced Kelowna Christian Knights 63-39.

Cory Ang recorded 13 points and six boards, while Karanmeet Khatra produced 11 points and 10 rebounds.

The Maroons shot just 18 per cent in a 50-46 loss

to the Valleyview Vikings of Kamloops.

Kitzman dialed up 13 points and seven boards, while Ang collected 10 points and Khatra had nine.

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There’s nothing like a powerplay binge to bust out of a threegame goal drought.

The Vernon Vipers connected on each of their three man advantages, in succession, on the way to a 6-2 win over the host Victoria Grizzlies in B.C. Hockey League action Friday night.

After traveling all day, the Snakes, second in the Interior Division at 31-15-1-2, didn’t arrive at The Q Centre until about 5:30 p.m. Head coach Mark Ferner thinks it may have helped as the short turnaround didn’t give goalstarved Vipers time to dwell on their past few outings.

“We had real good efforts from a lot of people,” said Ferner. “Schammy (netminder Jarrod Schamerhorn) was good, the dee were good and we didn’t turn over as many pucks.

“A few shifts we had them hemmed in Riley Brandt there, and that can take the wind out of their sails if you follow it up with a few good shifts.”

Vernon forward Riley Brandt, named first star, opened the scoring in front of nearly 1,000 fans with his ninth of the season.

The feisty Trail product collected a turnover in the high slot, then turned and fired past Michael Stiliadis, who had a cup of coffee with the Vipers last season.

The 22-17-1-10 Grizzlies stole the momentum with a goal eight seconds before the ice clean, and added another in the opening minute of the second frame. D-man Kevin Massey (7th goal) and sniper Brett Gruber (31st) handled the scoring.

Second star Brandon Egli (2nd), who was traded to Vernon along with fellow d-man Mitch Meek from Victoria in October, pulled the Vipers even with a point shot through traffic.

After that, Vernon’s powerplay went to work, starting with a Colton McCarthy wraparound for his seventh goal. Liam Coughlin (20th) deposited the rebound off a Luke Shiplo point blast, again with bodies in front of Stiliadis.

Anthony Latina (14th) capped the powerplay barrage in the

final minute of the second frame, assisted by McCarthy and Egli.

“We shot the puck more with more traffic,” said Ferner. “And instead of going post-and-out, they’re going post-and-in. It was good for our group.”

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Kokanee third at KISU meet Morning Star Staff

Several Vernon Kokanee medalled as the team placed third in the KISU February Fling Swim Meet in Penticton.

Penticton took the overall club title ahead of the West Kelowna Liquid Lightning. The Summerland Orca finished fourth. There was a field of 400 swimmers.

Abbey Bartel, competing in the Girls 11-12 category, uncovered gold in the 50-metre freestyle with a personal best 31.49 and the 400 individual medley with a PB 6:02.38. Bartel bagged bronze in the 100 breast (1:30.91).

In the same division, Morgan Mardiros struck gold in the 1,500 in 19:59.73, while Erin Brown took bronze in the 800 free (10:07.57) and the 200 fly (3:00.40). Cailee Weslowski garnered bronze in the 200 breaststroke (PB 3:16.63).

Alexandra Shortt ruled the Girls 14 and over group by producing gold in the 100 breast (1:21.19), 400 IM (PB 5:27.61) and 200 breast (2:53.51), and earning bronze in the 200 IM (PB 2:38.13).

Kaia Phillips pocketed gold in the 200 fly (2:46.03) and silver in the 800 free (10:07.21).

In Girls 11-12, Cameron Shortt collected silver in the 400 IM (6:37.33) and bronze in the 200 fly (3:39.79), while Khali Lindahl won bronze in the 100 back (PB 1:28.25) and Samantha Shortt snagged bronze in the 400 IM (6:56.42).

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CURLING – B.C. Men’s Championships: final 12:30 p.m., Vernon Curling Club.

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Andrew McWhinney, 13, of the Vernon Kokanee, competes in the finals of the boys 200-metre breaststroke Sunday at the KISU February Fling swim meet in Penticton. with a PB 2:48.16. He has qualified for the AA Championships, Feb. 13-15, in Chilliwack.

Nick Phillips found gold in the 200 back (PB 2:41.29), silver in the 400 free (PB 5:01.48) and bronze in the 100 breast (1:30.46) and 800 free (PB 10:42.99).

Matthew Winn took bronze in the 400 free (5:14.41).

In Boys 11 and under, Brandon Phillips struck silver in the 400 free with a PB 6:41.74.

Dorey collects Mammoth crown Canadian Freestyle Ski Association

Vernon’s Justin Dorey didn’t even have to compete in the finals to win the ski halfpipe title at the Mammoth Grand Prix Friday in California.

Event organizers canceled the finals that morning due to adverse weather conditions, which meant Wednesday’s qualifying runs officially counted as the final scores. Dorey led the pack with a 91.00 (he was the only athlete to score above 90), and did so performing eight tricks, including the brand new bone air 540.

“Going in to qualifiers I Justin Dorey knew there was a chance that there wouldn’t be finals,” said Dorey. “We looked at the weather forecast and we knew it would be very windy. It definitely changed the way I approached qualifiers to the way I usually would. The conditions were still extremely windy and sketchy. I just did the best run I possibly could and it worked out.”

The wind affected the amplitude the athletes could get. The team, along with head coach Trennon Paynter, devised a strategy to treat the qualifiers as they would a final round.

“The forecast indicated that the second halfpipe day was going to have really rough weather,” said Paynter. “Justin really went for it in his qualifier and committed to doing his most difficult run in those conditions. His intent was to win qualifiers knowing that those results might very well end up being the finals results.”

Americans David Wise (88.60) and Gus Kenworthy (85.80) finished second and third, respectively.

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BOWLING LINCOLN LANES BOWLERS-OF-THE-WEEK Club 55 Ladies: Denise Carriere bowled a 500 triple to go 164 over her 112 average.

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Men’s: Cory Irmen bowled a 753 triple to go 174 over his 137 average.

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Snakes stuff Royals Morning Star Staff

Tim Ufimtseff supplied 4+1 as the Talon Benefits Snakes outlasted the Corbett Office Plus Royals 10-8 in North Okanagan Midget Super Hockey League play Friday night at Civic Arena.

All 10 skaters for the Snakes hit the scoresheet as they held period leads of 6-5 and 9-7.

Jeff Hiscoe chipped in with 3+2 for the Snakes (10-5-3), while Nikolai Negraiff earned 1+4 and Chris Gallant pocketed 1+2. Dustin Beckner and Ryley Johnson also scored for the Talon crew.

Austin Bosquet bagged four goals for the Royals, who fell to 6-7-2. Keefer Kempf and Adam Roemer each produced two goals, while Kaiden Parton provided four assists.

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Historic house earns grant Mackie Lake House is one of 14 projects in B.C. to earn a Heritage Legacy Fund grant Morning Star Staff

Heritage BC is pleased to announce $100,000 in heritage funding for 14 projects across British Columbia through the Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) The HLF was established in 2003 by the provincial government with an endowment of $5 million, held by the Vancouver Foundation. The fund provides grants for heritage conservation and heritage awareness projects in British Columbia. Heritage BC is the fund advisor.

Of the nearly 100 grants provided to date, about 80 per cent have been for the conservation of historic buildings and other structures.

In Coldstream, Mackie Lake House has been provided one of those grants, to restore the path and dry stacked rock wall containing the gardens near the back of the house.

Mackie House manager Christine Kashuba said she hopes the project will begin in early spring to have it completed for the summer season.

“We are excited to be the recipient of one of the grants,” she said, adding that the rock wall being restored is a dry stacked rock wall.

According to Jacky Hobbs in The English Garden Magazine, drystone walling has been practised in Britain

from as far back as 3,000 BC. The walls themselves are meticulously built using the forces of gravity and frictional resistance without the aid of mortar or concrete.

Kashuba said in researching the project, Mackie House staff and volunteers discovered images going back to 1930 showing the rock wall and the gardens surrounding the house.

“The rock wall contains the gardens that enhance the beauty of the house and grounds and serves as a backdrop for events held at the house,” she said. “In addition to rebuilding the wall we will create a level and stable pathway adjacent to the wall for our guests to use.

“We value the support of Heritage BC in providing this tangible support for our rock wall restoration project.”

Applications to Heritage BC come from many sources including community museums, heritage societies, local governments and First Nations. Since June 2005 there have been requests to support more than $35 million in heritage property project costs. The fund has supported $1.8 million of those costs.

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Mackie Lake House in Coldstream has received a 2014 Heritage Legacy Fund Grant for a rock wall and path restoration.

Nelson. A lot of funding applications have been for basic repair and maintenance work that are required to safeguard the historical character of these buildings and sites.

The remaining 20 per cent of grants provided have been for heritage awareness projects including interpretive signage, walking tours, and online applications that increase public understanding, appreciation, and education of specific existing built community heritage resources.

HLF committee chair and Heritage BC board member Eric Pattison explained the difficult decisions required when faced with such demand.

“I can attest to the challenge we face considering worthy projects from all over our province,” he said. “The nominations are indeed a window into what makes our communities rich in heritage values.

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subscribed, we must find a fair balance that achieves the best results for our mandate.

“Every year the committee looks forward to seeing the exciting results of funded projects. I encourage everyone to keep up the hard work on our historic places. You are the heritage of the future!”

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“British Columbia’s historic buildings and neighbourhoods stand as a testament to our rich heritage and history,” he said. “The province is a proud supporter of the Heritage Legacy Fund which provides for conservation of our historic buildings and other structures, and supports heritage awareness programs throughout the province.

“By preserving the past, we are contributing to the growth of

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NEW MEXICO — Sante Fe is rich with murmurs from the ancient past and to hear them you only have to visit Tsankawi, an unexcavated site that forms part of Bandelier National Monument.

Here, once you’ve trekked up the dusty paths and slipped through the narrow channels of the hillside, you find yourself on a centuries-old path where the ancestral Pueblans once lived.

The stones that formed walls of their homes have long since surrendered to gravity. But as you step cautiously around those fallen walls you hear the crunch of pottery beneath your feet, shards that formed parts of their cups and bowls 600 years ago, and that still bear the smoothness of their careful sculpting, the decor of their precise hands.

I couldn’t ask for a better guide than former archaeologist Janet McVickar, a guide with Adventure Partners at Four Seasons Rancho Encantado Resort in Santa Fe.

She examines the shards that litter the path around us, pointing out hollows in the ground called kivas that were used for Pueblan religious ceremonies. “This here must have been the midden,” she says, gesturing towards an area where the soil is distinctly darker. “That’s where they’d clean out the ash from their fires.”

To the naked eye the high desert around Santa Fe doesn’t hold out much hope for a hungry traveler. But those intimately familiar with this landscape know it’s rich not just in archaeological ruins, but also in edible plants. The pinion juniper woodland contains pinion pines known for their pine nuts, blue grass with nourishing, edible seeds and juniper berries, all of which formed part of the ancestral Pueblans’ diet.

Twenty minutes’ drive away, the visitor center and gift shop at the larger Bandelier National Monument site receives thousands of visitors a year and is well excavated.

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some of the rock faces and stair-like indentations that indicate how and where the nimblefooted Pueblan ancestors climbed this terrain as they moved between their hilltop homes and the grassy meadows of the valley below where they likely farmed. It’s a trail full of ancient history whose artifacts can be touched by visitors.

Perhaps it’s the artists’ influence or the energy fields around Santa Fe, but whatever the secret to the city’s magic, its vast, open sky and timeless red-hued mountains tugs at many hearts.

One heart that clamored loudly for Santa Fe belonged to Georgia O’Keeffe, one of the most lauded artists of the 20th century.

To see why she fell in love with the landscape we head northwest towards Ghost Ranch, her home and inspiration from the 1940s until the ‘80s. We hike into an area she called the White Place, one of her painting spots distinguished by its massive sediment hoodoos and columnar mountains that nature has lined up with almost

military precision.

At peace in her own company, O’Keeffe found refuge in this landscape where shadows dance across the mountains and the rock colors range from whites to oranges, reds to browns.

On the 21,000-acre Ghost Ranch there are hiking trails, horseback trails and two museums devoted to anthropology and paleontology.

O’Keeffe’s home on the ranch is not open to the public and another property she owned in nearby Abiquiu offers tours by appointment only, to limited numbers and with strict rules.

So visitors who want to learn more about O’Keefe and what inspired her must content themselves with the impressive views and the vast, unlimited silence.

Not much has changed out here over the years, and were O’Keeffe’s ghost to return, she’d likely be glad that murmurs from both the ancient and the more recent past still hang in the New Mexico air.

Lauren Kramer is with Travel Writers’ Tales.

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Modern décor in an historic setting – The Phoenix Steakhouse and Bar has merged the two nicely to offer a cozy atmosphere to its guests in downtown Vernon.

Housed in the historic CIBC building on 30th Avenue, which celebrated its centennial last month, The Phoenix was updated and enhanced by new owners Lisa Starchuk and Tyson Amies, and Amber Hugo and David Borden.

“I am so proud to be a part of the changes happening at The Phoenix,” said Starchuk, general manager. “To serve fresh and local quality food to our customers is something to easily be proud of.

“And to know that we are the only establishment with such a unique ambiance and setting in a historic downtown building is a real treat to our clients.”

The 100-year celebration focused primarily on the grand brick building, which was originally built for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in 1914.

Many leasehold improvements have been done over the years, and the Amies/ Borden families have taken it a step further in upgrading the interior of both dining rooms, creating a number of private and cozy dining spaces.

“We have had great response from the community so far,” said Hugo, events co-ordinator. “Customers can tell that we have made significant changes and are impressed with the renovations.”

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The historic CIBC building on 30th Avenue, home to The Phoenix Steakhouse and Bar, celebrated its 100-year anniversary last month. It was originally built for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in 1914.

Mel’s Mainstreet Pizza makes top-five finalist Morning Star Staff

Mel’s Mainstreet Pizza & Pasta in Enderby is among the top-five finalists for Best Workplace in the 12th annual Small Business B.C. Awards.

The Enderby restaurant will now present a 10-minute business pitch to a panel

of industry experts and entrepreneurs, who will decide the winners in each of the 10 award categories.

Winners will be announced Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Small Business B.C. Awards Ceremony at the Pan Pacific Vancouver.

Guest speakers include Premier Christy

Clark and Naomi Yamamoto, small business minister.

Other top-five finalists for Best Workplace include: AdvisorWebsites.com (Vancouver), CCN (North Vancouver), Chris’s Sign & Lighting Service (Langley) and CoreHealth Technologies (Kelowna).

The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) is reporting a slow start to the new year.

The board indicated January, 2015 sales activity of all MLS property types declined 15 per cent compared to the same month in 2014.

“While demand typically slows in January, Okanagan-Shuswap home sales declined more than expected after the steady upward trend and solid end to 2014,” said Darcy Griffiths, OMREB president. “The additional slowdown can be attributed to the record snowfalls blanketing our board area as the new year began, and the downturn in the Darcy Griffiths Alberta oil patch negatively impacting consumer confidence.

“Albertans may be pulling back from second home purchases for investment, recreation and retirement, and local households relying on work in the oil industry are waiting to see what happens next, said Griffiths.

“However, we remain cautiously optimistic and are hopeful the lower lending rates will provide some incentive and boost buyer activity as 2015 unfolds,” she added.

The North Okanagan saw a 12 per cent drop in total residential sales and single family residential sales were down 18 per cent compared to this time last year. In the Shuswap, total residential sales dropped 15 per cent while singlefamily residential sales declined by 42 per cent compared to January, 2014.

The price of single-family homes is steady and strong in most areas, with modest gains seen in some locations where supply has tightened. The selection of single family homes has been reduced with an ongoing decline in inventory and new listings, especially for those priced below $500,000.

The shortage of entry-level homes has pushed buyers into purchases in the next level, or into the condo and townhouse market where there is more value in their price range.

In the North Zone (Predator Ridge to Enderby), overall sales for January declined 28.8 per cent to 84 units compared to 118 units sold the previous year at this time.

Total residential sales for the month were down 11.8 per cent from last year with 75 units sold compared to 85. Single family home sales (36 units) dropped by 18.2 per cent compared to January 2014 (44).

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Boomers in love

oomers are booming on the love front.

According to Statistics Canada, many seniors enter into a second union after a divorce, separation or the death of a partner.

In 2011, 76 per cent of men and 55 per cent of women who had been divorced or separated eventually became part of a separate union, and about three-quarters of seniors who entered into a second union got married again, with the rest living as common-law partners.

It’s good news when boomers find a second love, but it can lead to financial and other complications, especially for relationships that include children from previous marriages, unfinished separations and divorces.

Andy Erickson Here are some tips for navigating your new financial life together.

Common-law and non-traditional relationships – Boomers may bring different financial resources, objectives and obligations – especially if one or both were previously married. Start with a thorough discussion about each partner’s expectations and responsibilities for the family’s financial affairs, including how each of you will spend, save and invest your money. Discuss matters with a lawyer, and possibly have them prepare a cohabitation agreement that defines the financial terms of your

relationship.

Update your wills and list of beneficiaries for your investments held within your registered accounts and insurance policies, as well as who will be granted power of attorney.

Married or common-law – When it comes to things like a right to a division of family property at separation, and rights to inherit, the rights of common-law partners can differ quite drastically between provinces. But when it comes to income tax, common-law couples benefit from the same tax advantages and suffer the same tax disadvantages as married couples.

Advantages: Split pension income – a potential benefit when one partner makes significantly more pension income than the other.

Make spousal RRSP contributions on behalf of your partner.

Roll non-registered property to each other without triggering a capital gain or loss.

Roll registered property to each other at death without triggering income.

Transfer unused tax credits and claim the Spousal Credit if your partner is earning very little income.

Disadvantages: If one, or both, of you has a child, you will no longer be able to claim the Eligible Dependant Credit for that child.

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The Township of of Schubert Road from Receiving grants-inSpallumcheen’s 2015 Dodds Road to the aid are O’Keefe Ranch capital road plan projArmstrong boundary ($6,000); Caravan Farm ects and Stepney Bridge ($472,500).

Theatre and Armstrong replacement are going Replacing Stepney Lions Club ($2,500 out to tender.

Bridge is anticipated to each); Armstrong The total estimated cost $525,000.

Spallumcheen Museum cost of the projects is “Based on past his- ($2,000); Okanagan tory, early tendering Boys and Girls Club has resulted ($1,500); and in cost savArmstrong & ASSOCIATES ings to the Spallumcheen t o w n s h i p ,” F i r e said pubDepartment lic works Recreation manager Ed Fund ($750).

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Township council gave its blessing and $2,500 toward the project, as did the City of Armstrong.

The Lions Club budget for the project is $48,086.

Chamber added to committee The township’s agricultural advisory committee will have another member.

Council voted unanimously for a representative of the chamber RECREATION EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT ARTS SOCIAL SERVICES of commerce join the committee as a nonvoting member.

“Our chamber is supportive of helping smaller farmers with marketing and creating ways to get their Last year the Student Awards Program at the Community Foundation products out to marof the North Okanagan funded over 70 scholarships and bursaries ket,” said Coun. Joe totalling more than $50,000 for high school graduates in our area.

Van Tienhoven. “There are a lot of good ideas The Foundation works with School District #22, Okanagan College, coming from other UBC Okanagan and many other educational institutions. We thank our areas and other chamgenerous donors for helping to pay post-secondary tuition costs for bers who work closely deserving students from our region. To find out more call 250.542.8655. with their agriculture committees.

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s National Burn Awareness Week comes to a close (Feb. 3 to 9), Vernon Fire Rescue Services is celebrating the theme – Be Burn Aware.

So, here are some facts you need to be aware of: 1. Each year 1.55 million people suffer burn injuries in Canada and the United States. About 60,000 of these injuries require hospitalization – almost half of them in specialized burn centres.

2. 42 per cent of persons burned in fires are between 20 and 44 years of age.

3. The ignition of flammable liquids and substances such as cooking fats and gasoline are major causes of burn injuries from fire.

4. A burn involves the destruction of skin

cells, and sometimes to children is scalds the underlying strucfrom hot liquids, such tures of muscle, fascia as spilled hot drinks and bone. It occurs and hot tap water, when these structures rather than fire. absorb 8. Each year more heat an estimated than they 9,000 children can dissiin Canada visit pate. hospital emer5. In gency room British for burns, and Columbia, almost half 42 per cent of these have of all burn Lawrie Skolrood suffered scalds injuries are from hot liqcaused by hot liquids uids. Close to 1,000 or vapours.

Canadian children are 6. Persons aged one hospitalized each year to 14 years have the for severe scalds and second highest inciburns and approxidence of burn injuries mately 50 per cent from fire. of these children are 7. The majority hospitalized for scalds of Canadian parents alone. aren’t aware of the 9. Children and scald and burn hazolder adults, because ards in their homes. they have thinner A survey by Safe Kids skin, get severe burns Canada found that 70 at lower temperatures per cent of Canadian and in less time than parents did not know an adult. Exposure that the most common for just three seconds cause of burn injuries to water which is 60

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degrees C (the temperature of the average home’s hot water as it comes from the tap) can result in a full thickness or third degree burn on a child or an older adult. This burn would require hospitalization and skin grafts.

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a serious burn can be reduced to a fraction of a second.

While you can never anticipate a burn, it takes only a fraction of a second to have a mishap that can last a lifetime.

That is why Vernon Fire Rescue Services wants to remind you to be aware of the dangers that surround you and use caution to protect your families and yourself from the pain of getting burned.

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ing VJH Foundation’s Building a Tower of Care Campaign, Phase Two, by donating 100 per cent of sales from cookies throughout the month of February.

“February is a month of caring; caring for our loved ones and caring for our community,” said Subway co-owner Gurjit Jhajj.

“We all need a hospital.

This is a great cause and much-needed for the community. It will be nice to see it completed.”

The hospital foundation is grateful for the ongoing support from Subway.

“Last year, Cookies for Care raised nearly $15,000,” said Sue Beaudry, foundation director of development. “That covers the cost of three patient beds which are urgently needed for our hospital.”

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The Tower of Care Campaign was launched in November 2013 with a goal of rais-

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Thursday and the road was expected to be reopened Friday evening.

Scaling work was scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10, but an assessment Friday was scheduled to determine the best course of action for public safety immediately.

Residents traveling to Hebbert Road will need to take the long way around the north end of Wood Lake on Oyama Road until further notice.

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When a writer meets and marries an editor, the result is books.

Ian and Gayle Moore-Morrans have just published their first book written together, a children’s book called Jake, Little Jimmy & Big Louis.

Their previous books, written by Ian and edited by Gayle, are From Poverty to Poverty: A Scotsman Encounters Canada, a memoir, and Beyond the Phantom Battle: Mystery at Loch Ashie.

The couple included members of their extended family, great-grandchildren Leland German, then 11, as reader, and Hannah German, then nine, as illustrator.

Jake, Jimmy & Big Louis is a book to appeal to anyone of any age who has ever loved and raised a pet. Ian draws on his own experiences raising a cockatiel to tell the story of a boy who takes on a budgie with a disability and an at-first unwanted raven, and follows their adventures and growing friendship.

Ian, 82, still has vivid memories of the first time he ever saw a book. He grew up in poverty on the West Coast of Scotland.

“I must have been about four. My brother brought home a book from school and it had pictures in it. It was such a tempta-

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Gayle and Ian Moore-Morrans sign copies of their new children’s book, Jake, Jimmy & Big Louie.

They will have a book signing Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at Teach and Learn. tion. I went to school until I was 14 and got good marks in writing. My teacher told me I should be a journalist but that seemed too far beyond me,” he recalled. “I joined the air

force and it was the first time I had sheets on my bed and three meals a day.”

He later became a blacksmith, then an industrial machinist and has written a book,

Metal Machining Made Easy.

Gayle also showed an early aptitude for writing and wrote for church papers and magazines while she was a parish worker. She married a pastor and lived in Germany for eight years, keeping up her writing and editing and detailed scrapbooks. She was widowed when she returned to the States and met Ian, who had lost his wife, in 2003 in Winnipeg. They made their way west and decided they liked Vernon after performing here as Mr. Scotland and his Bonnie Lassie, a singing duet, at a KalVern Celtic Society Ceilidh.

Ian said they started to write the book a couple of years ago.

“I had a dream about this little budgie and thought if I’m ever going to start writing this story, I better start writing it now.”

Gayle added, “We dedicate this book to our children and great-grandchildren.”

Ian and Gayle are now working on a new book, Came to Canada, Eh? Continuing Scottish Immigrants Story. Jake, Little Jimmy & Big Louie is available through www.createspace.com/5114278 or Amazon. Their blog is at www.ianmooremorrans.com and their publishing company is Moomor Publishing.

Ian and Gayle will have a book signing Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at Teach and Learn in Vernon.

The ‘smart’ move is to enjoy family time

e can all appreciate a long weekend in February and I hope that those who work weekends are able to get some extra time off to spend with their families. Families come in many forms and no matter what our age we can celebrate that connection we feel to those important to us.

Some may feel every day is family day and it really is, and having a day to have the focus on togetherness just celebrates that. I hope that family members are able to spend the time together Michele Blais enjoying some favourite activities. That may be tobogganing, skating on the outdoor rink, swimming at the pool, hiking in Kal Park, venturing up to Silver Star to enjoy skiing, tubing or snow-shoeing. Or it may be time playing games together, cooking a special meal and enjoying it.

For those past the age where those activities are important to them, reach out to a friend or to a stranger and enjoy some time together.

I have been on holidays recently and dining out more often and was somewhat dumbfounded when I would see smart phones present at dining tables. I really chuckled in one situation when we were in this lovely lounge area overlooking

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the ocean and beautiful grounds. At several tables there were families with kids and everyone, including the little ones, were on smart phones, eating and texting or reading emails, occasionally smiling at each other. Mom and dad would look up and check to see all were accounted for — no fighting, no discussion at all. They were together, sharing a meal on a family holiday. I laughed but I was left wondering about what I perceived as a disconnect due to technology.

As a child I loved family meals and would come running into dinner to see what was being served, but also to be together. As one of six kids it was a time to laugh, learn and connect with my family members. We shared stories of our day and heard about our parents’ days as well. It was where we learned about manners, sharing, peaceful conflict resolution, food, and many family matters were discussed at the dinner table. We enjoyed conversations about our activities, hopes, politics, our communities, school, friends and futures.

My father’s first language was French and we were growing up in Ontario in a community with few French people and no French immersion programs. My mom would have one night a week where Dad would speak French to us and we would try to learn some basic words. Perhaps she orchestrated these evenings after a tough day at the hospital and she needed calm because it made for some quiet and

funny dinner conversations.

With my own kids I felt the same about the time together, only I have regrets that busy after-school schedules seemed to provide for many family meals shared in the car. I always kept the radio off so we could talk, or I could easily listen to their conversations. Unless of course I wanted to embarrass them and chair dance while driving to work off my meal.

Sometimes we go through periods where the family meals can be times of serious discussion and this can strain the time together. As parents we need to manage this so we are not alienating our kids, and managing the discussions so that meal times are not stressful. Finding other times to have important discussions can take away that stress and also make for more productive discussions. For awhile my son associated us going out to breakfast at a certain restaurant as a time to argue, I laugh now but I didn’t at the time he raised it. He was right and it was easy to change to a more positive experience.

I love family meals, whether with my family or someone else’s. I like the banter, the comfort of familiarity, the conversations, the celebration and recognition of triumphs and challenges. Our families may be related to us through blood, marriage or proximity and all of these are important.

Enjoy this family weekend, and leave the smart phones and tablets off and just enjoy the magic of conversation.

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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. 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. tHe 46tH AnnuAl FeAtHer FAnCIer sHoW Family event 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 music and many old favourite, especially Elvis favourites!

AA Meets sundAys (X) open meeting 10 a.m., at VTC 281048 Ave. (H) closed meeting 7 p.m., Anglican Church, 3205-27 St. Vernon (back door). (H) closed meeting 8 p.m., United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) Handicap access (X) no handicap access. Info., 250-545-4933 vernon PACers runners CluB Meets Sundays at 8 a.m. at clubhouse (32nd Ave. across from Kiss FM); Tuesdays at 5:30 a.m. at Landing Plaza; Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. at Bean Scene; Saturdays, 7 a.m., at clubhouse. Call Bill at 545-0028 for information. vernon treAtMent Centre Do you or a loved one have an alcohol/drug and/or other addiction problem? We can help! Day and evening courses available. Call 542-6151 for more info.

MedIevAlly MInded Come and join us and explore what history can do for you. Learn about medieval fighting, crafts and feasting. The Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. For information, see www.krakenfjord.org BreAkFAst & MeGA MeAt drAW Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave., next to The Morning Star. Every week, we serve the best breakfast in town, 8 to 11 a.m., only $7; eggs Benedict $8, coffee included. Mega meat draw takes place the second and last Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m., with meat supplied by Vernon Butcher Shop.

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ontinue the tradition of fun and discovery at the Science Centre this BC Family Day. Celebrate with a Rube Goldberg Rock & Roll device challenge!

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by NSERC Promo Science. Takes place Monday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Okanagan Science Centre, 2704 Hwy 6, Vernon. Free for everyone! Please visit www.okscience.ca to see more Winter Carnival activities at the OSC.

CoMPulsIve GAMBler? Someone you love have a gambling problem? You’re not alone! Please come to a Gam-Anon meeting Mondays at 7 p.m. (except stat holidays) at Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Rd., Kelowna, room 201, use south entrance. It is worth the drive! Gam-Anon is a fellowship for all people affected by the gambling problem. toPs (tAke oFF Pounds sensIBly) Meets Mondays at First Baptist Church, 1406-32nd Ave. Weigh-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Joan at 250-542-9328 or Judy at 250-545-5491.

GrAndPArents rAIsInG GrAndCHIldren Support group meets every other Monday at the Schubert Centre. Great information source. Extended family members welcome. For more information, phone 250-549-3328. youtH oPPortunItIes unlIMIted (you) Peer support group for youth and young adults with a variety of disabilities at Independent Living Vernon, meets every Monday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (except stat holidays) at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. It is a great group for youth with disabilities, ages 16-29.

The main goals of the group are to meet other youth with similar interests, build skills for independence and networking in the community, while feeling encouraged and supported in a safe environment. Joining the group is free. There are usually snacks and games planned. For more info. contact Crystal Compton at 250-545-9292 or e-mail to crystal@ilvernon.ca AA MeetInGs Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting, handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Women in Recovery Group (H), closed, 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. (X). Men’s closed meeting 7:30 p.m. (please note change of time), Gateway Shelter, 2800-33rd St., Vernon. Open meeting at 8 p.m., Lutheran Church, 1204-30 Ave, Vernon. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. Cherryville meeting (X), open, 7 p.m., 7th-Day Adventist Church, Holmes Rd., just off Creighton Valley Rd. (H) Handic. Access (X) No access. Info., call 250-545-4933.

HAlInA PAttern dAnCers Welcomes new couples to join and have fun pattern dancing. Practices held every second and fourth Monday at the Halina Seniors’ Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, please call Gordon at 250-549-1608.

Committee of Vernon. To register contact Betty Bates 250-2758062 ext. 4 or email betty.bates@cmha.bc.ca tHe vernon juBIlee HosPItAl AuxIlIAry Meets Feb. 10 at 1:30 in the education rooms near the cafeteria. Guests are always welcome. Members raise funds in the Gift Shop, at the Garden Fair, hold raffles, bazaars etc. to purchase equipment and patient comfort items for the hospital. Check out our Website www.vjhaux.com. Applications to join available in the Gift Shop. vernon PuBlIC Art GAllery: CurAtor’s tour Feb. 10 noon to 12:45 p.m. “But I didn’t understand the art”? And that’s OK! Join us for a curator’s tour of Apperception by Neil McClelland, led by VPAG curator, Lubos Culen. Cookies, coffee and tea served compliments of the gallery. Admission by donation.

Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Info., 250-545-3173, www.vernonpublicartgallery.com or e-mail info@vernonpublicartgallery.com Wood CArvInG CluB Meets tuesdAys We meet Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Center, Polson Park behind the science centre. Info., Liz Doucette at 250-260-6043, 250-306-2684 or shelinek@hotmail.com overCoMers’ MeetInG If you’re totally happy with the direction your life is going, great! If not, perhaps you should consider Overcomers. Overcomers provides timely, measurable and attainable goals for dealing with personal issues of brokenness in a safe, caring environment. A 16-week program with daily journaling and a weekly meeting takes place Tuesdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the People Place 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Please note change of location. For info call Harold at 250-503-4582 or Thomas, 250-540-3678. luMBy HeAltH Centre ClInICs X-ray services Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (all doctors requisitions accepted). Lab services Tuesdays 8 to 9:45 a.m.; Thursdays 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Options For Sexual Health Clinic Wednesdays 6 to 9 p.m. There is a new defibrillator at the centre, available to the community on loan. Street Nurse every second Wednesday at Lumby Food Bank noon to 1 p.m. Health Information Services, five days a week. Public Health Nurse five days a week at Lumby Health Centre. Water Quality Testing Kits available. teACH And PlAy For kIds Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre. For more information, call 250-542-7578.

MotHers For reCovery Peer suPPort GrouP For any mother in recovery wishing to help herself and other mothers within her community struggling with addictions. The purpose of this group will be to help addicted mothers obtain recovery and parent successfully. Takes place every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Kekuli Centre, 2905-28th Ave. Child care available at Early Childhood Development, 2902- 29th Ave. For more info. please call Caroline at 250-542-5448 or Maureen at 250-542-5311.

okAnAGAn GArdens And roses GArden CluB meets the second Monday of the month at Schubert Centre, 7:30 p.m.

Everyone welcome. For more info., call Jocelyne at 250-558-4556.

ArMstronG senIors ACtIvIty Centre We are at 2520 Patterson Ave. Dances held the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Pool Monday to Friday at 12:30 p.m. lIttle oWl FAMIly CIrCle Every Monday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., HeAlInG AFter suICIde loss suPPort GrouP Registration People Place, 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Friendly and supportive is open for “Healing After Suicide Loss” group; runs Feb. 10 to drop-in for parents and children zero to six years; includes healthy March 31 and meets every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. snack, coffee and Mother Goose. No registration required. For for 8 weeks at Canadian Mental Health, Vernon branch. Trained more information, call Debra Large at 250-558-9267. professionals and peers facilitate this group for those who have Floor CurlInG At tHe HAlInA senIors Centre Mondays, lost a loved one to suicide. Offered free by Suicide Prevention 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the centre, located behind 5661 Silver Star Rd Vernon, BC the Rec Centre at 3310-37th (250) 549-3095 Ave. Everyone 50+ welcome! www.gbcvernon.ca Come on out and learn a fun sport. Info., call: 250-5422877. tHe okAn. vAlley Wood turners’ GuIld soCIGrow your own organic food up to ety Meets At 7 p.m. every TWICE as fast using 85% less water second Monday at Vernon Christian School woodworking shop, 6890 Pleasant Valley Rd., Vernon. The REGISTRATION NOW OPEN AND Guild provides a forum for AVAILABLE ONLINE AT wood turners to safely learn and improve their wood turning skills. Info., Bob Coomes For more information contact the Church at at 250-546-9687.

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Good chance to meet up with fellow pilots and cruise around the beautiful Okanagan. Meets UNDER THE SPITFIRE ANAF UNIT 5 Cribbage Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Call night and dart league Tuesdays at 7 p.m. New James at 546-2812 or e-mail james@gojoli.com members welcome. We are at 2500-46th Ave. for meeting times, locations and more info.

Call 250-542-3277 for more information.

VERNoN Pc USERS’ clUb mEETS The secPowERED PARAglIDINg clUb Join the ond Tuesday of each month at Schubert Centre at Okanagan Free Flyer’s Powered Paragliding 3505-30th Ave., at 7 p.m. Call Betty at 542-7024 Club and take to the skies under a paraglider with or Olive at 542-8490 and check out www.vpcuc. an easy foot-launched backpack model engine. org. Join us and get answers to your computer and camera questions.

TUESDAy EVENINg mEDITATIoN gRoUP A short reading, followed by a 45-minute silent meditation at the with…

Okanagan Centre for Positive Living, 2913-29th Ave., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. cocAINE ANoNymoUS mEETS Every Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Are you looking to: • Purchase a home • Refinance your home Church on Alexis Park Dr. If you think you • Pay off bills • Renovate have a problem with cocaine, please join us.

You could win a HOUSEBOAT TRIP on Shuswap Lake. Find FREEDom gRoUP mEETS Every out how, call Michelle Beeton 250-549-0945 Tuesday at 1 p.m., Upper Room Mission. michellebeeton@gmail.com • www.michellebeeton.com This group is intended to give support to people who want to quit the use of hard drugs. While it does accept total abstinence, it does not require it to join.

ElKS loDgE meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at 3103-30th St. (across from bus depot). Call 558-0876 for … Starting at the age of seven, your pet has entered info. New members welcome. its senior years.

KIwANIS clUb oF VERNoN FoUR We all dread aging. Many aches and pains, amongst SEASoNS Meets Tuesdays at noon at other issues, start to surface as we age. Along with Schubert Centre. New members welcome. us, our aging pets may experience many of the same For more information, call 545-8650. bothersome issues that we go through.

HAlINA SENIoRS cENTRE Come out for Sometimes there are subtle changes that can alert a fun game of bingo every Tuesday from 1 us to a concern. Some of these changes may include to 3:30 p.m., 3310-37th Ave., behind the sleeping more, stiffness, drinking more, urinating Rec Centre. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. All more, gaining or losing weight, losing house training 19 and over welcome. For more informahabits, lumps, and changes in skin and hair coat. tion, call 250-542-2877.

SENIoRS lUNcHES AT ARmSTRoNg The health of our pet can deteriorate rapidly if we lEgIoN Wednesdays at noon at Branch ignore these signs. We understand that you know 35 for $7. To reserve, call by noon on your pet better than anyone else. Your veterinary Tuesday, 546-8455. team can help you understand the common medical conditions that your pet may face as she/he ages.

AA mEETINgS Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., Annual wellness exams along with diagnostic blood 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting, handiwork can identify health risks before they become cap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, evident. open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) . Open meeting (X) 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610February is Geriatric Awareness month at the 25th Ave., Vernon. Meeting (H) open, Vernon Veterinary Clinic. Call us today for an 7:30 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr., appointment to discuss any concerns you may Vernon. (H) . Open meeting, 3204 Alexis have with your aging pet.

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Purchase a coffee or tea and/or a snack, and join us downstairs.

VERNoN & DISTRIcT FAmIly HISToRy SocIETy mEETS Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church (lower level), 1204 -30th Ave. “Valentine, Won’t You Be Mine,” a presentation of society members sharing anecdotes, research, mementos and artifacts about dating and courtship customs from our family histories. Bring something to “show and tell.

HEAlTH cARE oPTIoNS FoR yoU Panel presentations. Join North Okanagan Hospice Society and Interior Health to learn about various funded systems of care for people in the North Okan. 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, level of care offered. Government-funded benefits will be introduced. Feb. 11 in Armstrong at Pleasant Valley Health Centre, 1 to 3 p.m; and Feb. 12 in Vernon at Schubert Centre 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sessions free but registration is required. Call Hospice at 250-503-1800, 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 post office) by the second Wednesday of each month. Pickup of produce every third Thursday of the month at Zion United Church, 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Remember to bring bags/box to carry your produce home.

ART & SoUl oPENINg REcEPTIoN AT VPAg Feb. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. The artwork in the annual exhibition Art and Soul, by secondary students from School District 22, delights viewers with their emerging creations. Join us for the opening reception; enjoy appies, sweet treats, punch and music compliments of the gallery. Exhibition proudly sponsored by Kal Tire. Gallery is at 3228 - 31st Ave. Info., call 250-545-3173, see www. vernonpublicartgallery.com or e-mail info@ vernonpublicartgallery.com

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SIlVER STAR ADAPTIVE SNow SPoRTS: cARTER clASSIc The Carter Classic Memorial Dual Slalom Feb. 21 at Silver Star. Annual fundraiser open to teams 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. Info., to sponsor a skier or to register, see www.ssass.bc.ca, e-mail ssass.info@gmail.com or call 250-260-3737.

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 bUDDHIST mEDITATIoN clASS Feb. 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. The class topic will be “Knowing Ourselves Deeply.” Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. Suggested donation $10.

For info., call 250-558-0952 or see www.dorjechang.ca. No fragrance please. 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.

ENDERby: VAlENTINE TEA & bAKE SAlE Feb. 14 from 1 to 3 P.M. Tea is $4. St. George Anglican Church Hall is on Knight Ave (one block east of Hwy 97 A).

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.

VAlENTINE’S DINNER & DANcE AT THE EAglES HAll Feb. 14, dance to Cheaper Than a Porsche. Tickets are $30 each includes roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. Doors open 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., dancing 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Door prizes, drink specials, spot dances. Get tickets early to avoid disappointment.

HAUgEN commUNITy HEAlTH cARE SocIETy FUNDRAISER Dinner gala and art show Feb. 14 at Royal York clubhouse, Armstrong.

Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Catered by Majeau Catering. Entertainment by Paul Moore & Friends. Art show and sale.

Tickets $100 each; to purchase, call Shirley at 250-546-6767 or shigar@telus.net.

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 support your club. Bring your special “Valentine” and enjoy the music. Invite your friends! oKANAgAN EQUESTRIAN SocIETy Annual general meeting Feb. 15 at 1 p.m., Village Green Hotel. New members welcome! wINTER AcTIVITIES AT oKANAgAN ScIENcE cENTRE Please visit www. okscience.ca for a list of all the activities at the OSC throughout Winter Carnival.

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No Rock; No Roll brings the hits Local playwright Michael Poirier and director Lana O’Brien join forces in a play for Winter Carnival Morning Star Staff

It’s 1971; Dan and Gene are on their way to becoming rock and roll legends. They have two top 10 singles and are touring to packed houses. Suddenly, a poor decision on Dan’s part rips their dream apart and Gene leaves him standing at the microphone, alone.

Fast forward 40 years. Gene is happily married to Betty, a groupie who had been following the band across the country, while Dan has eked out a meagre living as a soloist, touring the roadhouses. Out of the blue, a music promoter shows up, promising the two senior citizens a comeback, or at least a shot at the brass ring. It’s a promise that Gene’s wife and Dan have bought into. Gene on the other hand is still harbouring ill feelings towards his former partner, even though he can’t remember why. The fact that the promoter’s name is “Snake,” and he has all the earmarks of a gangster, doesn’t quite fool Betty, though. So when she Googles his real name and confronts him with, “the truth,” the play takes an abrupt right turn.

This is the premise for a dinner theatre production running during Vernon Winter Carnival. The show is being produced by Back Stage Theatre and was written by local playwright Michael Poirier. No Rock; No Roll will feature standard rock and roll favourites and an original theme song written by Julie Armitage, the production’s music director.

“We’ve taken a four-year break from

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Mike Panian and Betty Anne Northup as Gene and Betty in No Rock; No Roll, written by Michael Poirier and running Feb. 11 to 14 at Schubert Centre. working with Winter Carnival and it’s great to be back,” said Armitage. “You couldn’t ask for a better catalogue of songs to choose from, and the actors have really stepped up to the plate with their vocals.

“We are also using five local musicians that are well-known in the community.”

Another local theatrical favourite, Lana O’Brien, is directing the show. As an actor, director and high school drama teacher, she has worked on, or in, a wide variety of productions, but this is her first time working

directly with Poirier.

“Mike has asked me to work on past productions of his, but unfortunately timing has never put us together,” said O’Brien.

“This time we managed to squeeze it in and I’m really glad we could make it happen. It’s been a lot of fun working with an amazing group of local talent and with the Schubert Centre.”

Schubert Centre manager Jack Gareb didn’t blink an eye when Poirier approached him to renew the partnership; he just asked “What

days do you want?” and pencilled him in.

“The Schubert Centre has always provided an excellent meal with our plays,” said Poirier. “Head chef John Fournier’s ability to present a wonderful dinner is showcased by the excellent care we get from all of the staff that wait on us.”

No Rock; No Roll runs Feb. 11 to 14 at the Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Tickets are $45, which includes a buffet dinner and show, and can be purchased at the Winter Carnival office or at the Schubert Centre.

Vernon Film Society brings Jon Stewart directing debut, Rosewater Vernon Film Society

The Vernon Film Society is pleased to announce that the next film of the 2015 winter season is Rosewater, showing Feb. 16 at the Vernon Towne Cinema.

The film tells the story of an Iranian-Canadian journalist, Maziar Bahari, who is detained by Iranian forces who brutally interrogate him under suspicion that he is a spy.

Rosewater is based on The New York Times best-selling memoir, Then They came for Me: A Family’s Story of Love,

Captivity, and Survival, written by BBC journalist Bahari. A true story, the film marks the screenwriting and directorial debut of The Daily Show host and anchor Jon Stewart, and stars Gael Garcia Bernal, leading an international cast. Rosewater is produced by Scott Rudin, Stewart and Gigi Pritzker, with Lila Yacoub and Eli Bush serving as executive producers.

Variety writes, “Stewart’s confident, superbly acted debut feature works as both a stirring account of human endurance and a topical reminder of the risks faced by journalists in

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pursuit of the truth.” Rated PG, there is some violence, and coarse and sexual language.

The VFS is pleased to note its partnership with the Film Circuit, presented by the Toronto International Film Festival and its sponsors.

Rosewater shows at the Vernon Towne Cinema, 2910-30th Ave., Feb. 16 at 5:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. All seats are $7, cash only. Advance tickets available at the Bean Scene Coffee House across from the theatre, and at the theatre.

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Secondary students express Art and Soul at annual exhibition Morning Star Staff

The Vernon Public Art Gallery is proud to host Art and Soul, an

annual exhibition of artwork by students in Grades 8 to 12, from School District 22.

Starting Thursday and running until March 10, students from all high schools

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“...it’s always exciting to see the development of creativity in the students... and how their artwork expresses that.”

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in the Vernon School District have the opportunity to display their artwork in a professional setting at the gallery. With all the bells and whistles of a big exhibition — including the right lighting, an opening reception and plenty of community buzz — young artists get a taste of what it’s like to show their work to the public, often for the first time.

“We are pleased to present Art and Soul, a selection of works by high school students from the North Okanagan,” said executive director Dauna Kennedy. “Following our elementary school exhibition, it’s always exciting to see the development of creativity in the students at this next level of educa-

tion and how their artwork expresses that.

“I encourage you to come out to our opening reception and join us in celebrating the accomplishment of these young emerging artists.”

Works in the secondary school exhibition are displayed alongside professional Canadian artists elsewhere in the gallery, which holds four exhibition spaces.

For students thinking about post-secondary education in the arts, showing next to established artists is an inspiration and a motivator to continue developing their own artistic styles while still in high school.

“Each year the diversity of mediums and subject matters, and the inclusion of some work intended for university

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Girl with the Sick Flow is a mixed media piece by Grade 11 VSS student Hannah Kotshner and is one of the works in the annual Vernon Public Art Gallery exhibition of artwork by students in Grades 8 to 12. applications, creates a unique and varied exhibition of strong student artwork,” said Laura Ashton, marketing and programming coordinator at the gallery.

Art and Soul will be open for viewing from Thursday to March 10. The artwork will fill the walls of the Caroline Galbraith, Community and Up-Front Galleries at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, and will run concurrently with Neil McClelland’s exhibition, Apperception.

Members, friends, family and the gen-

eral public are invited to attend the opening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Enjoy appies, sweet treats, punch and music compliments of the gallery.

This exhibition is proudly sponsored by Kal Tire. Admission to the gallery is by donation.

VPAG is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information on exhibitions and events visit www. vernonpublicartgallery. com

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Project Almanac

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hen five high school friends discover a prototype of a time machine, they begin using it to travel to the past and change their futures.

It isn’t too long before the changes they make begin to affect aspects of their lives negatively.

We say, “It might be the worst time travel movie ever made.”

TAYLOR: I Googled “time travel movies” and discovered a list of about 50 titles, most of which I have seen, all of them better than Project Almanac. However, Taylor and Howe it’s still not the worst movie ever made.

The film just flip flops between being pointless and therefore boring, or exploiting bad camera work as a “found footage film” and therefore annoying.

HOWE: It’s one of those movies where you have to take your brain out and plop it in the seat next to you, not because it’s bad, but because none of it makes sense. I think the main reason for this is that they had these great plans about changing some major time in history yet didn’t attempt any of them. Instead they just went back in time, got rich, partied and made out with girls. You can tell Michael Bay had some-

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Sam Lerner, Jonny Weston, Allen Evangelista and Virginia Gardner star in Project Almanac. thing to do with Project Almanac.

TAYLOR: These kids could be doing so many interesting things, instead they waste 20 minutes of film taking the same chemistry test repeatedly and spending another 20 minutes bouncing at a concert.

HOWE: Speaking of the test, how come they didn’t bump into themselves?

They must have travelled back to the same place and time repeatedly.

TAYLOR: Did you forget to take your brain out and plop it in the seat next to you? Why ask questions for which there is no answer? Project Almanac features would-be scientist teenagers, held back by a dumb plot, resulting in a dumb movie.

There is a long list of what is wrong with this movie, the only thing right about it is its premise. I was looking forward to this one because of the premise, as time travel is one of my favourite film subject matters.

This film is made by people who have no idea about the subject and to make things worse, is filmed using a cheap methodology meant to hide the fact that they also don’t know how to make a movie.

Howe gives Project Almanac 2.5 XBox time machines out of 5.

Taylor gives it 1.5 lifetimes on the shelf where it belongs out of 5.

The feature is currently playing at Galaxy Cinemas.

Women invited to head downtown and ‘UnWined’ Morning Star Staff

UnWined Downtown is the newest event in Downtown Vernon during Vernon Winter Carnival.

UnWined Downtown, taking place Thursday, is an exclusive ladies night event showcasing downtown boutiques and businesses. UnWined Downtown guests will be treated to a night of food and wine sampling, late night shopping with special discounts, product demos and door prizes.

Starting at 6 p.m., UnWined guests will register at Monashee’s to pick up their UnWined

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swag bags filled with goodies and discounts from event participants, start the night off with a special wine tasting hosted by Monashee’s, and head out to visit the 11 UnWined venues.

Each venue will open their doors to provide a unique late-night shopping experience with special discounts for UnWined guests only and has partnered with at least one other business to provide appies, wine samples, salon services or product demos.

“We’ve got clothing stores paired with restaurants and chocolate

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shops, tanning salons paired with caterers and travel agencies offering wine tastings,” said Hailey Rilkoff, events and promotions coordinator for Downtown Vernon. “Ladies are going to have so much fun at each venue they visit during UnWined.”

Ladies can also add on a ticket to the VIP After Party that will take place at The Phoenix from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. that same

night. Here ladies will enjoy signature cocktails, appetizers, a mini set-up by Libra Love Boutique, magician Leif David, UnWined dessert and more door prizes!

Tickets for UnWined Downtown are $25 each or $50 for UnWined Downtown and the VIP After Party and are available through the Vernon Winter Carnival society office or online at www.ver-

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City of Armstrong PUBLIC NOTICE OF ROAD RESTRICTIONS Pursuant to the City’s Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 1370, as amended, all roads within the City of Armstrong are limited to 70% of Legal Axle Loading, except for the following named roads which are limited to 100% Legal Axle Loading: • Smith Drive • Smith Road to Hwy 97A • Pleasant Valley Road • Pleasant Valley Boulevard • Bridge Street • Wood Avenue from Mill Street West • Mill Street These restrictions are effective February 9, 2015 until further notice.

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Okanagan College will receive $171,428 to purchase new trades training equipment to support students entering in-demand occupations critical to the economy.

“With an estimated one million job openings by 2022, there is unprecedented opportunity ahead,” said Premier Christy Clark.

“This investment in trades training tools at Okanagan College means students will get experience with the latest equipment, and be ready sooner for good-paying careers.”

Examples of new equipment include a scissor lift, a pavement breaker, two electric jack hammers, and electric masonry table saws for construction craft students as well as an engine lift for heavy mechanic students.

“Our region will have approximately 98,300 job openings by 2022 and we want Okanagan residents to be first in-line for these in-demand careers,” said Norm Letnick, KelownaLake Country MLA.

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Data provides background Continued from A32 Government made these funding decisions based on consultations with educational institutions and the Industry Training Authority, as well as the most-recent labour-market data.

“Okanagan College has a history of providing our community with the programs it needs to grow,” said Okanagan College president Jim Hamilton.

“This funding for trades training tools means Okanagan College can continue to connect students with training that answers their aspirations and meets industry needs.”

The $171,428 for trades training equipment in 2014-15 is part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint commitment of $185 million over three years for trades training infrastructure and equipment at public post-secondary institutions. Funding for equipment builds on the announcement in July 2014 of 203 additional critical trades training seats and the $33-million trades training complex at Okanagan College.

“Many of the top 60 in-demand fields requiring post-secondary training are in the trades,” said Andrew Wilkinson, Advanced Education Minister.

“With training in the trades, Okanagan College students are preparing for a lifetime of career opportunities throughout B.C.” The 18 eligible trades training programs, in the top 60 list of indemand occupations, delivered by B.C.’s public post-secondary institutions are: * Carpenters * Chefs/cooks/bakers * Concrete finishers * Construction craft workers * Crane operators * Electricians * Gas fitters * Heavy equipment operators * Heavy mechanical trades * Insulators * Iron workers * Machinists * Millwrights * Plumbers

* Power engineers * Sheet metal workers * Steam/Pipefitters

and Sprinkler System Installers * Welders.

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A drop in barometric pressure will allow inflamed joints to swell more and, of course, cause more pain. Weather can also have an effect on asthma and migraines as well.

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Finding My Way - Grief Support Group North Okanagan Hospice Society is offering a grief support group beginning Wednesday March 11 for eight consecutive weeks. Sessions will be held in the evenings.

The group provides a safe place for adults experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one.

Participants will be introduced to the definitions of grief and mourning, discuss ways that grief affects people differently, and identify ways of getting through a time of loss and transition.

All interested individuals will be invited to meet with the Grief and Bereavement Counsellor prior to registering for the group to determine their current needs and readiness.

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Moderately Confused

Bridge by Phillip Alder ASK YOURSELF WHO SHOULD WIN THE TRICK Kenneth Tynan, an English theatre critic who died in 1980, said, “A critic is a man who knows the way, but can’t drive the car.”

A poor bridge player is a man or woman who knows how many tricks are needed, but cannot correctly work out how to get them.

In this deal, for example, how should West plan the defence? Against four spades, he leads the heart ace: three, two, nine. How should West continue?

In the bidding, North was right to respond four spades.

With six-card support, he should shut his eyes and bid game. He has no clue who can make what, so he should

go for the game bonus.

Even if four spades is failing, perhaps the opponents have missed a lucrative contract.

After the first trick, West has seen 12 hearts; only the four is outstanding. He should realize declarer holds that card. If East had it, he would have played it at trick one, starting an echo (high-low) with his doubleton.

Given that, it seems obvious to cash the heart king. Under that, East would probably discard the club queen, showing a suit headed by at least the Q-J-10. Then, though, there would be no defence. West would have to cash the club ace to stop an overtrick.

Instead, West should lead his lowest heart at trick two.

This forces East to ruff the trick. Then East can shift to the club queen, giving the defenders one heart, the ruff and two clubs.

Yes, East might have ruffed his partner’s winner at trick two - but not if he trusts his partner. West should lead a loser when he wants partner to ruff.

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YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY Don’t let anyone or anything deter you from your chosen path. Minor setbacks will occur, but staying on top of matters will ensure that you reach your destination in a timely fashion. Stand your ground and refuse to let outside influences coax you into taking a detour.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You should take time to mull over your options.

Hasty actions will bring unanticipated problems.

You will make the right choice if you consider the outcome realistically.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Romance is evident.

Someone you admire will entice you to do something different. A new idea you have been developing will be enhanced by what you discover.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Keep your eyes and ears open. Others will be reluctant to share information that you need, making it necessary to do your own fact-finding.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A relaxing pastime should be your main focus. Engage in positive discussions with loved ones in order to avoid an unpleasant confrontation. A personal change will do you good.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You’ll have trouble sticking to your agenda. Your plans will be difficult to achieve due to last-minute alterations brought about by outside influences. Go with the flow and do the best you can.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Honesty is the best policy.

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Ignore anyone who doesn’t share your beliefs.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) It’s time to loosen up and enjoy life. Someone who

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) This is not the time to act impulsively. Before you make an important decision, be sure you have the facts in order. There will be no chance to backtrack.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Stop second-guessing what to do next. Your plans will never take off if you keep stalling. Take the plunge and change your life.

Positive actions will bring good results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Home improvements will bring added value to your property. Consider the opinions of those you live with before you make a major adjustment. Put comfort and convenience first.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Compromise and cooperation will get you the results you are after. If you are pushy, you will end up fighting with the people you need on your side.

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Dr. Harry “Sandy” Gilchrist

1921 - 2015

It is with hearƞelt sadness that we mourn the loss of Sandy who passed away on Tuesday, &ebruary 3rd, 2015 at the age of 89 with his loving wife by his side, a glass of good scotch within reach, his devoted dog on his lap, while watching his beloved Vancouver Canucks.

Sandy was born in North Vancouver, B.C. and was the youngest sibling to his sisters, Ruth and Jean. The family then moved to Edmonton, Alberta where he spent his formaƟve years. AŌer graduaƟng medical school at the hniversity of Alberta, Sandy pracƟced medicine in Westlock, Alberta for many years before moving to Vernon, B.C. in 1961. He then joined the Vernon Medical Clinic where he conƟnued to pracƟce medicine surrounded by friends and colleagues unƟl 1991 when he reƟred. Shortly thereaŌer Sandy returned to Medicine by working part-Ɵme at the Gartree Medical Clinic unƟl the age of 82 ʹ he truly loved his chosen career͊ Sandy is survived by his loving wife and best friend Bev, his daughter Lynn, his son Rick (Sue), his step-children; Rhonda and Buzz (Jasmine), his Įve grandchildren; Stephen, Jennifer, Chris, Tristan and Daylen and two greatgrandchildren; Victoria and Ryker. Sandy was very proud of all his children, their families and their many accomplishments.

Sandy was a gentle, reserved, honourable and inspiring man. He was an avid reader and connoisseur of crosswords. He loved to travel, especially to Maui͊ Sandy loved Kalamalka Lake and enjoyed skiing on Silver Star Mountain. &or over 40 years he always looked forward to his weekly ͞Board MeeƟng͟ where he and his buddies would solve the problems of the world over a beer and a cigar.

In respecƟng Sandy͛s wishes, he was cremated and no funeral service will be held. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donaƟons in memory of Sandy to the charity of your choice.

CremaƟon arrangements have been made with Bethel Funeral Chapel Ltd., 5605 27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8 5 (250) 542-1187

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Louie Schuetz on January 24, 2015 at the North Okanagan Hospice House, surrounded by his ůoving faŵiůy aŌer a brief struggle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Joan; daughters: Nadine (Dan) Nickel, Leona (Don) Muir; granddaughter: Wendy (Gord) Richards; grandsons: Jerry (Cheryl), Mike (Lisa), and Richard (Becky); along with 3 great grandchildren: Keegan, Amelia, and Hazel.

Louie was born on the farm in Neidpath, Saskatchewan, March 21, 1ϵ21, aƩended &ern Valley School and Luxor School in Neidpath. A farmer all his life in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, he and Joan reƟred to the farming community of Armstrong, B.C. in 1989 to be closer to their children. In his reƟrement, Louie curled and lawn bowled for several years, contributed countless volunteer hours, and enjoyed keeping his yard manicured prior to moving into Heaton Place - where he made new friends with his winning smile. His family will treasure his storytelling, the lessons of his character, and a wonderful humour he shared with us all.

He is fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his six silbings.

A CelebraƟon of Life will be held at 1:30pm on Saturday, &ebruary 14, 2015 at the Seniors Centre (2520 PaƩerson Avenue, Armstrong, BC).

DonaƟons in memory of Louie can be made to the North Okanagan Hospice Society (3506 27 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4) or a charity of choice.

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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)

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.

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… is a meeting room for non-profit organizations and is available for daytime and evening meetings.

For booking contact Elaine Collison at 250-558-6585 or peopleplace@shaw.ca

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Vernon & District Animal Care Society Lost & Found Cat Registry

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LOST: #1509 - “Ori� - Orange tabby, sht. hair, young male.

Pallisades Trailer Park, Spallumcheen. Reward. #1510 - “Fox� - Silver grey tabby, white on chin, lighter paws & tum., nick in left ear, sht. hair, large n.male.

Cascade Court, above cemetery, E.Hill. Reward.

FOUND: #1511 - Dark tortoiseshell, white bib/paws/stripes down tum., sht. hair, small female (spayed?). Otter Lake X Rd. and Otter Lake Rd. area. Feb 1/15. #1512 - Orange tabby, lighter stripes, white chin & bib, sht. hair, young male. North end of Old Kamloops Rd. Sept./14.

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Guest Relations Team Leader - Part Time, Casual The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre is seeking a part-time, casual Guest Relations Team Leader. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate exemplary leadership skills and an ability to think on their feet. This position requires a reliable and highly responsible person who is passionate about theatre. A flexible schedule will be necessary as work can include daytime and evenings, weekdays and weekends. A background in customer service or event management is recommended. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Attention: Susan Thayer sue@ticketseller.ca 3800 33rd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5T6

HIRING: SALES PERSON & PART-TIME CASHIER SALES PERSON WANTED

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Seasonal Farm Workers needed in Lake Country and Armstrong for Factors Farms.

Duties include greenhouse work, field work, installing irrigation system, picking by hand and loading. Requirements are listed on our web site at: www.naturalfactors.com 16 positions start from March 1, 2015 and end October 31, 2015 (35 weeks).

Minimum of 40 hours per week.

Must be available Monday to Saturday 7 am – 3:30 pm. Pay: $12/hour.

Please email resumes to: CareersKelowna@ naturalfactors.com or fax to (250) 766-7178.

Help Wanted LIQUOR STORE CLERK WANTED

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Must be 19+, honest, friendly, reliable and physically fit.

Knowledge of alcohol products and cashier experience are assets.

Serving it Right required.

Apply with Resume in store 9 - 3 daily or email, mike@rpbhotels.com Best Western PLUS Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre 3914 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC

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Retail / Deli / Bakery experience and FoodSafe an asset.

Bring resume to Village Market, 1900 - 32nd Street, Vernon Northern Lite MFG has openings for Exp. Gel Coater, Glass Shop Supervisor, Production workers with plumbing or cabinet experience, email: info@northern-lite.com

FRUIT MARKET & GARDEN CENTRE We are currently accepting resumes for employment in our

Produce Department The ideal candidate has experience in the primary duties of a Produce Clerk: • Provides exceptional customer service. • Maintains freshness and stocking levels of fruits and vegetables for display. • Packages produce for sale. • Maintains cleanliness of the sales and storage areas. • Forklift Certification and/or the ability to become certified and safely operate a forklift in variable conditions.

Candidates must be physically fit and capable of lifting heavy items on a constant basis.

We are planning to start hiring in early to mid-March 2015, possibly earlier depending on weather and training requirements.

Wages are typical of the retail industry and shift hours may vary and will include weekends and holidays.

Please submit your resume with references and a brief covering letter via email to kirk@myswanlake.com or drop off / mail to Swan Lake Nurseryland 7920 Highland Road. Vernon, BC V1B 3W6 attention: Kirk Hughes

Window and door sales would be an asset.

Are you are an organized, energetic individual?

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

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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.

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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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To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889

Electrician required preferred 3rd or 4th year apprentice or Journeyman. Email resume atten Box 17: class3@vernon morning star.com

Only those of interest will be contacted.

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

*1 Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own DumpRunz Fast courteous service for around 1/2 the price of the big guys. 250-307-9449

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. SUTCO IS seeking U.S. qualified Class 1 Drivers, steady year round Super B Flat Deck work. We offer group health benefits, matched contribution pension, e logs, and auto deposit pay. Apply on line at: sutco.ca/fax resume and abstract to (250)357-2009/call 1-888-357-2612 ext. 230

Financial Services

Work Wanted

Affordable handyman services. Dump Runs, Lawn Care.

Pressure Washing.

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

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Hairstylists

END HOMELESSNESS & SUFFERING

Chair for rent at Shear Dimensions Hair Design 250-308-7198

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 $90/hr.

Local and long distance.

Call 250-859-8362.

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Very affectionate.

Shih Tzu/Chihuahua $350, Shitzu $500. Call 1-778-475-7550 Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385

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volunteers@nexusbc.ca â&#x20AC;˘ 250-545-0585 www.volunteervernon.ca

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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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

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Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Pets & Livestock

Volunteer Services 3201-30 Street

Volunteer Opportunities Effective February 3, 2015 Agency

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

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.

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Firewood/Fuel

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent 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

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

250-260-7932

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

Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

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

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

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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

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BRENTWOOD APARTMENTS

• The perfect year round paradise just a stone’s throw from Kalamalka Lake in Coldstream.

• Immaculately maintained and renovated 3 bdrm + den home with a fully finished basement.

• Half acre professionally landscaped with grapevines, walnut, cherry and ornamental trees boardering Coldstream Creek.

• Motivated owner has priced for a quick sale.

GREAT VALUE Check & Compare

1 & 2 Bedroom

… available in quiet Senior-oriented building.

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250-545-0962 or 250-503-7977 Discover the Secret!

Hawthorn Lane

$598,000 MLS®

For a private showing contact

BJORN EDBLAD

Available Now!

250.308.7134 bedblad@shaw.ca

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To view, please call:

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250-503-1257

• 2 bedroom, 2 bath rancher townhouse • Club house, pool, hot tub, 55+

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Rentals Misc. for Sale

BUY-SELL-CONSIGN Furniture, Tools, Appliances Antiques & Collectables, Vehicles

*Wednesday Auctions 6PM www.doddsauction.com

CALL DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

NEED BUILDING PLANS New or renovation. Call Okanagan Blue Print. 250-558-8791 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 Buying Vintage - older clothing jewelry, wind up watch (old), old lace linens 778-475-4806 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

Apt/Condo for Rent royallepagevernon.com PROPERTY MANAGER REALTOR®

• Bachelor suite including utilities and Cable.

Shared washrooms.

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

Thor Chinchilla 250.309.1742

Columbia Apartments Available Mar. 1

st

Large One Bedroom Apartment Close to downtown.

Seniors building.

No Pets. Non-smoking.

To view call

250-545-1519

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

250-260-8454 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 1 bedroom East Hill, Lakeview Manor, hardwood floors, n/p, n/s, on-site laundry. 250260-5870 2bdrm apartment, n/s, n/p, parking, walk to town, Seniors 65+ (250)503-0161 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, formal dining room, Mature person property, $815 NS NP(cat?) 250-309-2000 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 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

Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

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

Apartment Furnished 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

Commercial/ Industrial 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

Office/Retail

Rentals

Transportation

Duplex / 4 Plex

Suites, Lower

2bdrm duplex, 1 bath. $1000/mo + util. Avail immed.

Small storage. 250-558-8486

1bdrm basement suite sep/entr, NS, NP, North end Swan Lake, FS, WD, util/incl $700/mo 250-545-6090

Cars - Sports & Imports

Rentals

4bdrm, 1 bath Half Duplex, Avail Feb 1/15, fridge/stove, washer/dryer incl. $975/mo. util extra, drive by 1601B 29th Street then call 250-308-8500

Homes for Rent VERNON MANAGEMENT LTD. 2805 - 35th Street, Vernon

LOWER EAST HILL

Cozy 2 bdrm house, FS, WD, gas FP, garden shed, yard. $1015/mo.

Available March 1.

Small pet OK. Sorry NS.

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ATTIC APARTMENT

INCUBUS MALICE WHEELS

Comfortable 1 bdrm suite in old house, gas FP, FS. $700/mo. all utilities included.

Available February 1.

Sorry NS, NP.

Call Now! 250-545-9039 OK West Realty Corp., Vernon.

Houses For Sale

DISTRESS SALES

FREE computerized printout of foreclosure properties www.OkanaganForeclosures.com

Vernon

250-549-7258

22” x 9”, like new, with new Toyo tires for Chev trucks

2,500

$

3bdrm house with 2bdrm basement suite in Enderby, $1600, you may sublet basement suite. 1-250-804-3003 4bdrm, 3 bath older house in Enderby, avail March1, $1100. /mo. 1 (250)838-6630

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

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

Office/Retail

Business office space available. Furnished or unfurnished 13 1/2 ft x 8 1/2 ft (117 sq. ft.) $300/mth. Includes utilities and free Wifi.

Contact Stor-It at 250-545-1000 2504 43rd St., Vernon.

Homes for Rent

Two, new

$

300

each

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

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Recreational/Sale 2004 Itasa Sunova, 30’ Class A motorhome. Contact Clive 250- 260-3736.

Scrap Car Removal

250-542-5580 3 BDRM + DEN, 2bath, Armstrong, quiet, n/s, no dogs, part furn, garage, f/s, w/d $1195 + util. dbraggfamily.wix.com/your-new-home.

250-540-5125

CAN-AM HELMETS

TONNEAU COVER for Chevy Extended Cab Short Box

1,200

$

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

#1Summit Auto Recycling, fair value for your unwanted vehicles 778-212-8726 Back 40 Scrap & Salvage.

Free metal pickup & drop off site. Call 250-309-6107

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

250-542-2685.

Adult Escorts

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

Armstrong.

250-546-9055. www.anchorusedautoparts.net

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

Cars - Sports & Imports

SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514

2009 Honda Fit, one owner, 130,800 km. auto, 2 sets of tires. $8500. 250-545-5458.

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

250-307-8174

Trucks & Vans

Trucks & Vans

2015 GMC CANYON

CALL TERRY FOR A TEST DRIVE TODAY! Terry Baptist

BANNISTER

4703 - 27th Street, VERNON DL#9133 Selling GM 250-545-0606 • Cell 250-308-8599 vehicles in Vernon www.bannisters.com for 28 years!

Professional Property Management Services

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Apt/Condo for Rent

250-550-2120

Apt/Condo for Rent

Townhouses

BANK FORECLOSURES

www.okeefe3.com/hot-list-foreclosures

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Middle floor, 2 bdrm of big old house, gas FP, gas stove, WD. $1050/mo. all utilities included.

Available February 1.

Sorry NS, NP.

Motorcycles

Suites, Upper 2bdrm, Armstrong, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, ref’s & deposit req’d. $850. Avail now. 250-3069909 or 250-546-3383

ALL New!

Homes for Rent

DISTRESS SALE Receive a free computerized list with pictures of foreclosure properties.

New 1bdrm, furnished, n/s, n/p, $900. Avail now. Coldstream. 1 (250)540-8585

WEST VERNON

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.

2 BRM, above ground/suite A/C W/D $950/ furnished or $850 U/F. N/S, N/P, U/INC ph.

250-306-7242 avail. immd

2012 Kia Sorrento EX, gray w/black leather, 68,000 kms, 2 set tires/rims, mint condition. original owners, fully loaded. $23,900. Call 1-250-308-4255

Jamie Cameron! Jamie Cameron!

How fortunate it is for me to wish you a happy birthday Howand fortunate it is for me to congratulate you on turning 50.a happy birthday and wish you You are an amazing husband and you on turning 50. congratulate have been such a giftYou in my are life. an amazing husband and We’ve shared the goodhave times andsuch a gift in my life. been the bad, and I wish nothing but the good times and We’ve shared joy and happiness for you as you the bad, and I wish nothing but enter your sixth decade. joy and happiness for you as you Love you lots, Cindyenter your sixth decade.

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Orange and Chili Glazed Chicken Supreme served on a bed of fresh basil rissotto Pan Seared Flat Iron Steak with red wine shallot demi-glace and horseradish foam with roasted garlic and fresh herb mashed potato Tea Smoked Albacore Tuna on a bed of lemon grass infused black rice

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Darlene and Edward Berndt, and Angela and Chris Nielsen of Vernon are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter and son, Erika Berndt and Reid Nielsen. The future bride recently graduated from the University of Victoria with a Batchelor of Science degree. She has started her career in biology by working in aquaculture off the coast of Tofino. The future groom received a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from the University of British Columbia and has started his career in engineering in Parksville. His career has already taken him to New Zealand, Tasmania, Florida and most recently Ireland. The young couple together reside in Nanaimo with their cat Ivy and enjoy exploring the beauty of Vancouver Island. Congratulations to the happy couple, so young and in love with their bright future ahead.

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Doug and Karen Braun are pleased to announce the wedding of their daughter Erika to Matthew Bower of Saint John, New Brunswick. Matthew is the son of Linda Bower and the Late Bev Bower. The ceremony took place on the roof top of the Hotel Eldorado with reception that followed at Bot’tega. The couple honeymooned in Maui and are now residing in Vernon, B.C.

Terry Zachary & Frances Evans of Vernon BC are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Andrea Zachary to her High School Sweetheart Jordan Hipkiss, son of Lester and Donna Spada of Vernon BC. The wedding will take place in Vernon BC along the shores of Okanagan Lake in July of 2015.

Special Occasions… may include Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries, Graduations, Births or other significant milestones in your life. To place your event on this page, please contact the Vernon Morning Star at 250-550-7900 or classifieds@vernonmorningstar.com

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Energy Minister Bill Bennett released an independent review of the commission Wednesday, and said the government intends to implement all 35 recommendations. Authority over setting BC Hydro rates for commercial and residential customers won’t be restored until 2017, after Bennett and Premier Christy Clark stepped in to cap rate increases in 2013.

The review comes after the government exempted big-ticket projects from BCUC

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BC Hydro rates are to increase six per cent this year under the province’s directive, and then be capped at four per cent for the two years after that.

“After the first five years of the 10-year plan they [BCUC] will be back in charge of setting rates,” Bennett said Thursday.

NDP energy critic Adrian Dix said the B.C. Liberal government has been overruling and sidelining the BCUC since 2003 when it directed BC Hydro to buy power from private producers. He said its political intervention on rising BC Hydro rates is designed to continue holding down rate increases until after the

2017 election.

Dix said it’s also no coincidence that Bennett received the independent review in November and held onto it until after the government had announced its decision to proceed with construction of the Site C dam.

The review panel and the regulated utilities agreed that the government has authority to set provincial energy policy and direct the BCUC on specific issues. But the report adds that the government should define those policies well in advance and “then leave the commission to act independently within its mandate.”

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Bennett announced the government directive on BC Hydro rates after the 2013 election, with a 10-year plan that increases rates 28 per cent over five years. He acknowledged at the time that rate increases were being kept low using a “rate smoothing” account that defers more than $1 billion of the utility’s debt.

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