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Crews work to get the Greater Vernon Athletics Park finished before the grand opening Sept. 26.

The date for the grand opening of the Greater Vernon Athletics Park has finally been set.

The community is invited to mark their calendars for this special event that will take place at the park, located adjacent to Okanagan College.

The date is Saturday, Sept. 26.

“The grand opening will highlight a full day of activities that will feature active demonstrations and use of the park, including the track and

artificial turf field, and the throwing and jumping areas by user‐groups,” said Tannis Nelson with the Regional District of North Okanagan.

Information booths and entertainment will also be part of the grand opening day, and the public will be invited to tour the facilities, participate in activities, and learn about or register for recreational activities and organizations.

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There is no fee to participate. Application forms are available online at: http://bit.ly/ athleticspark.

Food vendors, sponsors and event day volunteers are also invited to complete the online application form.

In addition to sponsorship opportunities, businesses are invited to pre‐register their mascot for a mascot race, to be

September, once all participants are confirmed.

A soft opening of the track and artificial field is anticipated later this month, which will give the public an opportunity to come “try the track” prior to the grand opening event.

The Greater Vernon Athletics Park is a shared project of Greater Vernon, which includes the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, and the Regional District of North Okanagan (Electoral Area B (BX/ Swan Lake) and Area C (BX/SilverStar).

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“The grand opening will be an excellent opportunity for the community to come and see the potential of this first‐ class facility,” said RDNO director Bob Fleming.

“We plan to showcase the variety of uses for the park, such as a walking track, practice facility, organized games, championship matches, and even special community events.”

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Fast Response

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The BX Swan Lake Fire Department quickly put out a brush and grass fire that was sparked after a tree was struck by lightning just after 11 a.m. Friday. The fire was located on a property at the end of Melford Road near Kettleston Road. The homeowner called fire crews after being alerted by a neighbour and kept a hose on the fire until crews attended.

Volunteers offer help for Rock Creek fire evacuees ROGER KNOX

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North Okanagan volunteers were doing their part Thursday and Friday to help evacuees from a wildfire near Rock Creek.

Persons evacuated from the Westbridge area near Rock Creek on Thursday and Friday were advised to report to the ESS Reception Centre at Lumby’s White Valley Community Centre, located at 2250 Shields Avenue.

“People are still coming through Lumby and can still check in today at White Valley,” said Helen Sinclair,

deputy emergency manager for North Okanagan Emergency Management on Friday.

“White Valley will forward them to Vernon, to me, and we have people standing by to help them.

“Between Lumby and Vernon and the whole area, everybody has been really awesome. They’ve been phoning in, offering whatever people need. Municipal offices and volunteers have been phenomenal as well.”

The White Valley reception centre was shut down late Friday afternoon.

“The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has hired the Red Cross and they’re the ones looking after reallocations,” said Sinclair. “We are handing along all names and addresses that we have to the regional district.

“But if anyone still comes through and needs our help, our volunteers are available 24-7.”

The wildfire started northwest of Rock Creek at 1 p.m.

Thursday.

The immediate area of Hulme Creek Road was evacuated.

The fire spread quickly

north forcing people in the Kettle River Provincial Park to evacuate on foot and the evacuees were tactically evacuated by incident command.

The public was advised that affected residents on Christion Valley Road to Fiva Creek were evacuated and they were directed north up the Christion Valley Road to Lumby.

Sinclair said Friday her office was getting a number of calls from family and friends of those evacuated asking if they’d heard anything from them.

A number of evacuees came through Thursday night and Friday, and made arrangements to stay with family and friends.

“Some people we don’t have registered, we don’t know if they came this way,” said Sinclair. “We are asking evacuees to please call their families.”

As of noon Friday, the fire was an estimated 2,500 hectares in size with B.C. Wildfire Service and local fire departments responding.

There were 76 firefighters, four helicopters, three

pieces of heavy equipment and two air tankers battling the blaze.

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Coldstream calls for petition on parking LISA VANDERVELDE Morning Star Staff

The District of Coldstream is stepping away from the no parking zone proposal on

Ormsby Road in front of Sovereign Park.

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“We want the people to be informed about two things, that the no parking zone would include no parking for residents as well and that we are looking into increasing the size of the parking lots at Sovereign Park,” said Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick.

Council is going through the parks planning process to find out if the parking lots can be expanded but Garlick believes that it’s a viable option to deal with the parking problem.

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Concerns continue over gravel pit applications KEVIN PARNELL Black Press

An Okanagan woman is concerned for the health of her elderly mother and other area residents in an area of Lake Country that is the site of several gravel pit operations after another application goes before Lake Country council Tuesday.

Maggie Getz, a registered nurse, says area residents will be impacted if Lake Country council gives the go ahead to another soil removal operation near the corner of Glenmore Road and Okanagan Centre Road West.

“There is a concern about people who already have breathing problems,” said Getz, whose 90-year-old mother lives in the area. “It’s dusty already in the area. My mother planted a row of cedars to help keep the dust down. There is also a lot of noise pollution and traffic is really bad on Glenmore Road already.”

Council met on Tuesday night to discuss the application. Results of the meeting were not available at press deadline.

The land in question is an 8.5 acre parcel near the corner of Glenmore and Okanagan Centre Road West. The owners of the land have been before council and received approval for the soil removal in 2008, although there was no action on the land because the owners couldn’t get the additional approval to access the

property.

Now they have access off of Okanagan Centre Road West and are hoping to move forward with the soil removal plan.

Family member Mike Large says it’s not a full scale gravel pit operation and the plan is to level the land and prepare it for a future use which hasn’t been determined.

“The property has been sitting for a long time and we have been looking into what we could do,” said Large, whose parents own the property. “We had tried to do a housing development there but that was voted down. This is just a temporary permit and the soil will just be used as needed.”

The adjacent properties to the proposed area are already soil removal and processing sites with

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the Ministry of Highways operating a gravel pit as well as pits operated

by Peter Bros. and OK. Builders. Large says if the application receives approval to move ahead, residents won’t notice much change and any additional dust or traffic would be only temporary.

“It’s basically just a mound there so once that is depleted there won’t be any operation there and then we will have to see what Lake Country’s plans are,” said Large.

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In its report to council, Lake Country planner Paul Wolanski admitted that “gravel pits have been contentious issue in Lake Country particularly due to the length of time an operation exists and the lack of reclamation.”

Under the proposal the applicant would build a three-metre tall berm along Glenmore road to shield residential areas from the soil processing.

It would also have to put up $30,000 in bonds to make sure there is dust control measures in place as well as reclamation

when the operation is complete.

Wolanski said the operation fits well with Lake Country’s future plans for Okanagan Centre Road West.

“The intent of the soil removal process is to sell gravel product as well as bring the area to roughly level with Glenmore Road,” Wolanksi wrote in his report. “This would better accommodate the District of Lake Country’s future plants to realign Okanagan Centre Road West.

The report says the district’s future plans for Okanagan Centre Road West and Glenmore Road show the subject property being intersected by the two roads however it also says the existing grade of the property is not currently suitable for the proposed realign-

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However that doesn’t sit well with Getz, who said the health of area residents should take priority in an area that is already home to several

gravel pits.

“Council can flatten that out without having a gravel screening operating there,”said Getz. “The health and safety of residents in the area should come before council saves a few bucks on flattening an area out.”

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But city hall in Armstrong is now outfitted with an automated external defibrilator (AED).

“We applied for a grant, it was approved,” said Amrstong Mayor Chris Pieper.

Council voted unanimously in June to apply to the Heart and Stroke Foundation under their B.C.

Public Access to and, fortunately, there Defibrillation program was a volunteer firefor an AED. fighter in the building A year ago, at the time a resident had who was some heart fully trained issues while in first aid,” at city hall, said Pieper. which, at the “You never time, had no know when defibrillator. these type “ T h e of incidents Chris Pieper ambulance are going to came quickly happen. It all

turned out good in the end.”

The city was notified in July that they were slated to receive at least one AED with city hall being listed as a priority location.

The foundation is placing up to 25 AEDs across the province each month, partnering with B.C. Ambulance paramed-

ics and other emergency medical service providers to coordinate AED placement.

At last five other locations around Armstrong have been identified as good spots for an AED. City has been scheduled to receive its AED placement and orientation session in September.

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Issues about the Log Barn’s signs had become a concern in regards to the safety of the drivers using Highway 97A. “For me it’s about the distractions on the

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This past May, the Log Barn removed signage in accordance with council’s request and suffered a 40 per cent loss in revenue, according to Brad Elenko of McElhanney Consulting Services.

The Log Barn feels the signage has a direct correlation to their

revenue.

“When the signs came down, people would come into the Log Barn and had to ask what exactly it is we did here,” said Log Barn owner Kimberley Stuart.

In order to try and recover from the loss in revenue from the sign removal, the Log Barn requested that council approve a select number of signs to be reinstalled on the property. Council voted unanimously against the request.

The signs they were aiming to have reinstalled were a Dave’s Goat Walk sign, a Log Barn sign that was displayed over the entrance and a fruit sign with a giant apple over the fruit hut.

“Because of where you are located on the highway, the traffic is heavy coming up the crest of the hill and some drivers are not as attentive as they should be and they are dangerous,” said Coun.

Todd York.

“It’s our obligation to protect the community against an accident.”

Coun.

Andrew Casson attempted an amendment to allow just the fruit and Log Barn sign, but it was not approved.

Elenko pointed out that O’Keefe Ranch is allowed two more signs than what the zoning requirements allow, but it did not sway council’s opinion.

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“Being that it’s summer time everyone likes a great barbecue meal and our barbecue has cooked its last burger” said Chris Harms, head cook.

Last week, Harms and his volunteers went to roll out the barbecue and it collapsed into fragments.

CMHA is a charitable organization that fundraises for services, programs and resources for people affected by mental illness.

“Unfortunately, our budget doesn’t allow for us to go out and purchase a new barbecue and it’s such an uplifting way to bring people together for a hot summer meal,” said Sue Rossi, executive director.

A purchase of a new barbecue that can withstand the test of time would be around $600.

Ideally, the barbecue would need a good-size grill and a solid frame, as the last barbecue worked lunch duty for 10 summers’ lunches and a variety of picnics.

If you would like to help CMHA purchase a new barbecue with a small dedicated donation, they can provide a charitable tax receipt.

CMHA is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at 3100 28th Avenue in Vernon.

To find out more information about CMHA, consider coming out to the AGM on Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. and have a tour with some light refreshments. All of the programs will be on display with CMHA staff handy to answer any of your questions. This is a free event, and who knows, the association might even have a barbecue appetizer.

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Pirate Pak sales a boon for kids camp Morning Star Staff

Thousands of residents across B.C. and Alberta gathered to raise a record $92,358 for White Spot’s eighth annual Pirate Pak Day fundraiser, Wednesday.

For one day each year, both the young and adults who are youngat-heart could purchase the iconic boat from Canada’s longest-running restaurant chain.

The bounty raised will help send more than 60 children and young adults to Zajac Ranch in Mission, B.C. White Spot donated $2 from each Kids and Adult Pirate Pak sold – plus contributions received in lieu of Pirate Paks – to Zajac Ranch, a B.C. charity that gives children and young adults with lifethreatening illnesses and chronic disabilities an unforgettable camp experience.

Since the program began in 2008, White Spot has raised a total of $439,530, providing hundreds of young mateys with a meaningful camp experience. This year’s single-day event saw a record number

Vernon Fire Rescue Services crews worked quickly to extinguish a fire in a piece of equipment at Venture Training Centre Thursday afternoon.

A call about the fire was received at 2 p.m.

“The fire was in a wood chipper and a hopper (piece of equipment that collects wood chips), the two were side-by-side,” said deputy fire chief Jack Blair.

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Sharon Halcro serves up Pirate Paks to Pauline Stinn (left) Katrina Redgwell and her sons Jacob, five, and Isaac, seven, during Pirate Pak Day Wednesday at White Spot. The restaurant donates $2 from every Pirate Pak sold to Zajac Ranch for Children, a charity that provides children with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities with a summer camp experience. of 46,179 Pirate Paks sold, with Langley (Willowbrook) at the helm selling the most ships. Every year, White Spot staff and enthusiastic guests dress up as modern day swashbucklers and adventurers of the sea, all in the name of charity and goodhearted fun. Photos are available on the White Spot Facebook page or by searching #whitespot #PiratePakDay on

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“Every year, White Spot is overwhelmed by the support our community shows us on Pirate Pak Day. This year is no exception,” said Warren Erhart, White Spot president and CEO. “We look forward to Pirate Pak day as an annual tradition when everyone—captains, lads, lassies and me hearties alike—can enjoy a piece of their childhood. It is

because of your tremendous support that we are able to send more kids to enjoy the enriching life experiences Zajac Ranch has to offer.”

“White Spot has been a loyal and committed partner to the children and young adults at Zajac Ranch,” said Mel Zajac, founder of the Zajac Ranch for Children. “Pirate Pak Day is about celebrating the magic of childhood.

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On behalf of everyone at Zajac and the kids who come to our camp, thank you for sailing into White Spot and enjoying a burger.”

White Spot will be sending kids to Zajac Ranch for “White Spot Week” from August 17 to 21, where campers can participate in a variety of activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, water sports and arts and crafts.

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The Glutton-Free Diet

here’s a new diet fad that’s not sweeping the nation. Who knows why it hasn’t caught on yet, because it’s so incredibly simple, even I can do it.

Here’s the entire plan: Eat anything you want, just not too much.

That’s right, you can eat cake -- a little piece of cake, not the whole thing.

You can’t ask for seconds.

You can eat ice cream, but not all of it -- a little scoop, not the whole half-gallon.

No matter how much you deserve it, no matter how lonely you are, no matter that she hasn’t called you back even Jim Mullen though she said she would. Is overeating going to make that phone ring? Move on. Let it go. There are more fish in the sea. It’s her loss.

You can even eat gluten, unless you’re allergic to it.

That’s the great thing about the Glutton-Free Diet. Almost anything goes -- except eating too much. So go ahead, drink that soda. But only one.

If you’re still thirsty, have some water. You like french fries? Great, order some -- every other month. They should be a treat, not a constant side dish.

Who doesn’t love bacon? Sure, eat some! Then stop.

If only dieting were that easy. How come we’re not able to stop like we know we should? Some say we overeat because our caveman and cavewoman genes tell us to eat a lot whenever we can, because early humans had to deal with feast-and-famine conditions.

That theory sounds good, but skinny people have caveman roots, too. Didn’t their caveman ancestors ever get hungry? Didn’t their ancestors ever eat more mastodon than was good for them?

Of course they did.

But they didn’t sit at their desks all day long and then sit on the sofa watching television the rest of

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the night. They actually hunted and gathered all day long. They burned most of their calories looking for their next meal.

Sure, it’s hard to exercise, but think of it this way: There are a lot of single people working out at the health club right now.

It’s not exactly a singles bar, but a lot of them look like they could use some company. Go on, get out there: Let her be the one to be unhappy. Let her be the one to sit around and get adult-onset diabetes.

And by the way, those cave dwellers eating the real-life paleo diet didn’t live very long. The lucky ones made it to 20. If they lived to be 40, the caveman version of Al Roker would wish them a happy birthday on the “Today” show.

It’s hard to keep up with all the different ways people are eating these days.

We stopped inviting people over for dinner because this one’s a vegan, that one doesn’t eat cheese, another one won’t eat carbs and someone else wants to know if there are nuts in our peanut butter.

Our friend Marianne was visiting us from the city last week. We hadn’t seen her in a few years and couldn’t wait to catch up. Sue had made salmon and fresh asparagus for dinner.

“Oh, no thanks,” said Marianne. “I’m cleansing.”

“Isn’t there a shower in your bathroom? Did we forget to put out the towels?”

“I’m cleansing the inside of my body. I’m getting rid of all the toxins.”

“On second thought, don’t use the towels,” I said.

“Some days I only drink fruit juice, some days I fast -- it gets rid of all the bad stuff that’s collected in my body over the months.”

“And who told you to do this? Your doctor?”

“Ha!” she said. “Doctors. What do they know?

No, I heard this from my neighbor, who watches lots and lots of TV and spends all day reading online. She knows everything.”

“And how do you feel?”

“Hungry.”

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Considering the mixed messages our culture sends about the use and abuse of drugs, it’s no surprise to see the growing abuse of the narcotic pain reliever fentanyl, linked to a growing number of deaths.

For instance, alcohol is easily available, and with the ongoing changes to liquor regulations, becoming more available all the time.

But make no mistake, alcohol, in all its forms, from light beers to 190-proof grain alcohol, is a drug.

It’s addictive, and can damage the brain, both in the shortterm and over the long-term.

Withdrawal can be painful and can lead to depression and suicide.

Yet, alcohol use is accepted and even promoted in society, while marijuana has been so demonized that its medicinal effects are still under fire.

And like it or not, performance-enhancing drugs are common at all levels of professional sport.

A recent CBC documentary made the point that professional football, as it is today, could not exist without painkillers.

At that level, even common painkillers, let alone Oxycodone, becomes a performance-enhancing drug.

This isn’t an argument for the legalization of drugs, or their criminalization for that matter.

It’s a call for reason.

Instead of trying to categorize drugs into good vs evil, let’s instead reinforce the message that anything, not used in moderation, can lead to ill effects.

It’s a message that could be printed right on those boxes of sugary cereal sitting on the breakfast table.

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Minimum wage hike a slippery slope

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recent letter to the editor advocating for increased minimum wages in B.C. as a means of lifting children out of poverty, is a red herring.

Citing statistics from a youth advocacy group which claims widespread poverty, the writer says the solution is to raise parents income through an increase in the minimum wage.

A rising tide lifts all ships and that is the intended result of advocacy groups, whose sole intent is to put more immediate dollars in their pockets with no regard for the downstream consequences, which can be devastating for small business.

More than 400 thousand small businesses in B.C., defined as employing fewer than 50 people, employ 1.1 million British Columbians.

These are, to a large extent, family owned and operated and work in an extremely competitive environment, rife with government red tape and taxes.

A significant increase in the minimum wage would very likely lead to a decrease in employment as the owners struggle with overhead.

Further up the food chain, key long time employees SIMPLE SOLUTION? Way back in the 18th century long, long before Vernon and Coldstream had been discovered by Europeans, a prominent Englishman (Horace Walpole, I think) had a terrifying journey through the Alps on his way to Italy. “I made the coachman to pull down the blinds so that I would not be obliged to witness the horrid spectacles” were I believe, his words. Scenery was not in vogue in those days and as for wildlife, it was the duty of every true and manly Englishman to kill it on sight.

Well might Walpole have been a present day cottage holder at Cosens Bay, obliged to drive daily through the hazards of Kal Lake Provincial Park.

But I do not give up hope.

I propose a simple solution which would end the plight of these unfortunate cottage dwellers; a four-lane super-highway, with overpasses for mammals and underpasses for rattle snakes and perhaps the occasional turtle. High opaque fences would bound the highway protecting drivers from getting so much as a glimpse of the

making significantly more than minimum wage will expect to keep their advantage over minimum wage earners with a significant wage increase of their own.

The only way to fund these demands is to increase business revenue by raising prices, or lowering overhead by reducing service or laying off lower earning workers.

Few of these activists live in the real world and think

“horrid spectacles” beyond and any interaction with wildlife. The highway would run south from the northern end of Swan Lake through the BX and Coldstream, and on through Cougar Canyon to Oyama. Vernon would be completely bypassed and the long and vexed problem of Vernon’s traffic congestion solved.

The presence of the cabin holders in the path of the proposed highway could be a minor obstacle.

However a toll booth might be placed at the site of the original park gate. With the revenue generated from the tolls the costs of expropriation might be defrayed and the cost to the B.C. taxpayer minimized.

I would suggest that the new highway, if built, be named after one or others of the more vociferous proponents of a wide access road to Cosens Bay, or simply the “Rattlesnake Expressway.”

Ridiculous? Not necessarily. I am in fact strongly opposed to using taxpayers’ money for the apparent purpose of converting a few cottages into an elite and exclusive suburb protected

by a buffer zone of reduced and degraded park land.

But then I don’t own a cottage at Cosens Bay, nor do I know the degree of unanimity among cottage holders there.

My wife and I have actually enjoyed the park, picking our way cautiously between the rattlesnakes, World War II unexploded mortar bombs, and the menacing cougars and gophers.

Thus we may be a little biased.

For this reason I have proposed an alternative solution with perhaps a more positive potential for job creation and improved real estate values.

Cottagers would have quick and easy access to Oyama, the new industrial hub of the Okanagan.

James A. Seaton STICKLE ROAD We have been coming to Silver Star RV Park for 18 years and just love Vernon in general.

It is a shame that some government agencies can ignore the wishes of the public because they know best.

Because of the highway speed and actions of drivers on it, we

nothing of indebting the future to satisfy their current demands.

Most of us have worked for minimum wage or less in our lives with summer student jobs or early in careers where the skills learned carry us on to our adult careers.

I don't know that anyone should expect a minimum wage job is going to allow them to live comfortably in today's world, anymore than it did decades ago. Many of these poverty activist groups however are a cog in the wheel of the public unions which look to statistics such as the minimum wage as they demand more from the public purse.

The letter writer suggests that there is nothing to be afraid of when considering the issue of raising minimum wages in B.C. Wages and prices are part of the natural cycle of supply and demand in the market economy we enjoy in this civilized country.

Legislating any part of that equation is the slippery slope toward more government and less freedom which I would suggest is indeed something to be afraid of.

John Trainor

have now been deprived of popping across to Squires Four Pub for wonderful meals, as have many, many other people who come to SSRV Park.

The berm where the tourist info was makes the corner a blind one for both those on the highway who can't see Stickle Rd. and we can't see them until they are upon us.

We have seen accidents there several times. We have given up turning left years ago.

Obviously MLA Eric Foster isn't doing his best to talk to Minister Todd Stone about this problem. I wrote to Foster and Stone in May. Foster's reply was thank you for taking the time to write he'd pass it on and Stone's was he takes care of issues from his constituents first then anything outside his area second.

Neither reply made me too happy.

Your editorial on July 29 about MLA in a Stickle pickle was perfect, as has been your articles.

Good job.

I guess all everyone can do at this time is just keep pecking away at this problem.

Hopefully someone else doesn't

get killed at that intersection.

Lynda Roberts

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here are more of them than we realize. I am speaking of generous people who quietly give back to our world in a whole variety of ways.

They are humble souls who do not search for acknowledgement for the good they spread and share. They just quietly and anonymously give of their time and expertise where it makes a difference in our community.

It can be done in many ways, by giving a few dollars to a homeless person, by driving someone to an appointment, by donating your time, by sending money to an individual who is struggling financially and much more.

Kind actions don’t have Carole Fawcett to be huge. You can plug a meter as you walk by if you notice it is out of time.

A simple quarter provides a 15 minute gift of time that could make a difference to someone who was short of change.

Big or small, it combines to make a huge difference to someone along the way.

As cheesy as this may sound, those who help others are earth angels. They provide hope with their help. We don’t always see what they do, we don’t always know who they are, but they shift the energy in somebody’s life in a positive way.

They do not seek out recognition and sometimes despite their own challenges, they step forward and give of themselves to help make this community of ours a better place.

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“T”. Her name was Brenda Hala and she gave back to this community time and time again.

She donated her professional expertise to Wine, Women and Woods (fundraiser for Breast Cancer), Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, the SPCA and many other groups and individuals too numerous to mention.

Brenda Hala died on August 10th at Hospice House, after a battle with cancer.

In true Brenda style, she named her tumour “Teddy” and kept her friends posted on the activities of Teddy over the past year or so.

Even then she thought of others, thinking that by doing this it would keep it easier for others to digest.

Thank you Brenda, for making a positive difference in our community and in the life of every single person you met. Your contagious joy and your ability to look for and find the good in every single soul you met was more than admirable. You shifted the energy in others to a better place.

It was your gift and we are all thankful for this.

Many of us have the images you created as proof of this.

It would be wonderful if everyone who gave of themselves in some way could be recognized and I believe that our world would be amazed at just how many do give back.

Choose to make a difference with positive words and actions like Brenda Hala.

She raised the bar high when it came to being a kind and caring person.

Godspeed Brenda…..and thank you.

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Back 2 School contest TYLER LOWEY Morning Star Staff

Put those brand new school supplies to use by colouring a picture for a chance to win a Samsung tablet.

The Morning Star and London Drugs are teamming up once again in a colouring competition to kick off another school year.

“We think it’s a great way to celebrate going back to school and it’s a great connection with the city and our companies,” said publisher Ian Jensen.

The wrap on Wednesday’s edition of The Morning Star will include the picture for colouring.

Any kids that want a chance at the tablet need to colour the photo and turn it into either London Drugs or The Morning Star by Sept. 4.

There are three age groups and a selected panel of judges will determine the winning entries.

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Owen Swiscoski (top left) jumps as he performs a drill, Jaxon Prybysh, seven, races away with a flag in a game of capture the flag during the off ice portion, Dave Oliver, former NHL player and current director of player development for the Colorado Avalanche, talks to a player as he coaches, Cooper Prybysh, 10, works on his stick handling and Mena Bhatt, seven, (from right) Keiscia Maleniza, eight, and Ben Olsen, eight, get shaky legs in the wall sit competition during the off ice portion of the Greater Vernon Minor Hockey Association Summer Hockey School at Priest Valley Arena.

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Kelowna used a wild pitch in each of the fourth and fifth innings to score two more and take a 6-1 lead with four innings to play.

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Braeden Cooper chips out of a sand trap on the seventh hole Thursday in the Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club Junior Club Championship.

Kreutz wins junior title Morning Star Staff

Matt Kreutz carded a pair of 5-under 67s to win his second straight Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club Junior championship.

Kreutz, 18, rang up seven birdies and no bogeys in the final round Thursday for an eight-stroke victory over nine-year-old phenom Ryan Vest (72-72).

Kreutz, who will play for the Minot State University Beavers in North Dakota next year, found water and scored a triple-bogey on the 18th hole Thursday.

He and Vest both pocketed $50 pro shot gift cards in a field of 13. Vest, who plays from the red tees, took the low net title at 126.

Kreutz swings a Ping G30 driver, hits Callaway irons and Cleveland wedges and also carries a

Titleist hybrid three-wood.

Kreutz earlier won the Zone 2 Junior Golf Tour Order of Merit.

Braeden Cooper fashioned 73-78-151 to share third place with Parker Wadsworth (76-75-151), while Mac Gourdine finished fifth wtih 78-76-154.

Austin Bosquet reeled off 76-81-157 for sixth spot, while Ryley Johnson was seventh at 78-80158. Rylan Brown shot 85-79-181 for eighth, while Michael Lenoury counted 87-79-166 for ninth.

The B.C. Juvenile (16 and under) Golf Championships open Tuesday at Spall with a field of 155 in a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start.

There will be a 36-hole cut in the 54-hole tournament. Diego San Pedro (boys) and Shirin Anjarwalla (girls) won last year’s titles.

Pinnacles brush back Kal Tire Morning Star Staff

The Penticton Pinnacles dispatched Vernon Kal Tire 3-1 in Tree Brewing Kelowna Men’s Soccer League 35+ action Thursday night at Beasley Park in Lake Country.

Penticton (9-8-2) struck first when a controversial penalty in the 18 was called on Ryan Sharp, who was called for a hand ball when he actually had a high foot of Penticton forward Sam Wingham.

Wingham finished the penalty, giving Iain Butler no chance.

A few minutes later, Glenn Allan scored his 10th of the season on a scramble from a sharp angle.

Geoff Straight almost supplied a go-ahead goal but was pulled off the ball and the call was missed.

Butler made a couple of great stops late in the half to keep it square.

Kal Tire, who clinched the league title last week, had a few chances but could not find the net in the final 45. With about 15 minutes left, a Penticton midfielder hit a crushing shot that made it 2-1.

With Kal Tire (15-2-2) pushing for the equalizer, a turnover in the midfield led to a feed to Wingham, who got in behind the defence and finished with a good low shot.

Kal Tire was missing a few key players such as leading scorer Jesse Knight (16 snipes), midfielder/ defenders Tim McGowan and Damian Adams. Kal Tire battles Lake Country Thursday night.

Nigel Clack rang up a deuce as Silver Stars stopped the Summerland Rockets 4-2 in 55+ men’s play Thursday night at Constable Neil Bruce Field in West Kelowna.

Dick Markin and Rob Ross produced singles for the Stars on a scorching hot night. Big Dave Gould

made some spectacular saves in both halves, his 6-foot-8 frame defying the odds and gravity time and time again.

On the field just a few feet away, Vernon Kal Tire was stuffed 5-0 by Penticton TC Auto.

Slick striker Tony Munoz scored twice on breakaways in the opening six minutes to spark Penticton (13-2-2). Peter Toth and Daryl Pace buried 20-yard rockets past a helpless Yogi Kongsdorf, while the Tiremen (8-6-2) put one in their own net.

Tony Sheremeta recorded the easy shutout.

OTC/Sunterra Sistas 3 brushed back Centerline Attack 3-2 in women’s Division 2 play Thursday night at Marshall Field #3.

Andrea Zubot scored off a throw-in from Tania Wirachowsky as Sistas grabbed an early lead before Brandi Wejr of the Attack levelled the score.

Diane Neudorf set up Kim Sylvester for a beauty shot to end half at 2-1 Sistas.

Wejr tied things early in the second half before Deanna Baker sent Neudorf on a run and Neudorf converted the winner with 5 minutes to play.

Wendy Nadeau was bold in net for Sistas.

The Green Rockets upended the Fantastic Four 6-2 at Marshall #5.

It was 2-0 Rockets at recess with Fantastic Four equalizing early in the second half with goals by Brooke Hackle and Emma Louie.

The tie held for a while, but the Rockets erupted with four goals in the last 15 minutes. One deflected off keeper Kris Ponto and the others were oneone battles.

The Little Tex Outlaws won 1-0 by default over the shorthanded Peacock Sheridan Group in a Division 1 match scheduled for Thursday night.

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Capri Cup Champions

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Nayo gets 7 vs Cuba

NORTH OKANAGAN WOMEN’S SOCCER ASSOCIATION MASTERS DIVISION A TEAM W L T PTS GF Squires Four Pub 6 1 1 19 27 TED United 6 1 0 18 23 Vernon Chick Kickers 3 3 1 10 15 Shuswap Kaos 1 6 0 3 10 VQA 1 6 0 3 9 MASTERS DIVISION B Longhorn ImpactGray Monk/ 5 1 0 15 24 Shuswap Merlot 3 1 3 12 15 Rosters 2 2 4 10 13 Controllers 2 4 2 8 10 Adventure Bay Sistas 1 5 1 4 11 DIVISION 1 Peacock Sheridan 14 2 0 42 84 Little Tex 12 4 0 36 59 Glenn Power 10 4 0 30 66 NET Celtics 7 7 1 22 23 Ball Blasters 4 9 1 13 19 AF Blazers 3 12 1 10 26 Do-Itt Drywall 1 13 1 4 14 DIVISION 2 OTC/Sunterra Sistas 15 0 2 47 61 Sir Winston’s Attack 6 6 5 23 36 Green Rockets 5 10 2 17 40 Fantastic Four 2 12 3 9 28

Morning Star Staff GA 8 12 12 23 29 3 14 14 21 24 16 18 24 38 47 65 83 23 39 50 53

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Ryan Fairburn of Capri Insurance presents the Capri Cup to the winning foursome of Marla Taylor, from left, Gloria Willms, Merna Koenig and Rita Usher.

The local ladies won the Vernon Golf & Country Club tournament at 22-under.

GOLF ROYAL YORK LADIES WINNERS AUG. 11 FLIGHT A Low Gross: Jean Wilkie 40 Low Net: Cora Prevost 33 Long Drive: Sandy Bennett FLIGHT B Low Gross: Sandy Melvin 47 Low Net: Geri Ferguson 37 Long Drive: Yvonne Kolysher FLIGHT C Low Gross: Mavis Holoiday 49 R Low Net: Abby Pavelich 33 Long Drive: Ellis Smith FLIGHT D Low Gross: Raija Cominetti 53 Low Net: Dianne Honeybourne 33 Long Drive: Claire Stutt FLIGHT FOR FUN Winner: Lynne Closs Long Drive: Dianne MacGillivray Hole #2: Glora Morgan Hole #7: Rhonda Haga DEUCE, PAR, BIRDIE POT WINNERS A Deuce: Dianne Hill A Birdie: Gloria Morgan, Rhonda Haga D Par: Dianne Honeybourne Least Putts: Ester Wallis, Rhonda Haga 12 Longest Putt: Gloria Ross SPALL MEN’S NIGHT – AUG. 11 FIRST FLIGHT 1st Low Gross 18: Don Helm 72 1st Low Net 18: Charlie Briskham 68 2nd Low Gross 18: Randy Strang 76 2nd Low Net 18: Ron Mills 70 1st Low Net 9: Doug Kuhn 36 1st Low Net Back 9: Tyler Galenzoski 32 SECOND FLIGHT 1st Low Gross 18: Tom Gordon 74 1st Low Net 18: Gerry Obrecht 65 2nd Low Gross 18: John Yoon 77 2nd Low Net 18: Dave Hank 68 1st Low Net 9: Gord Fox 32 1st Low Net Back 9: Jeff Smith 27 THIRD FLIGHT 1st Low Gross 18: Fred Soderberg 79 1st Low Net 18: Tom Wild 67 2nd Low Gross 18: Roger Bergen 83 R 2nd Low Net 18: Barry Russel 68

1st Low Net 9: Greg Munro 35 R 1st Low Net Back 9: Dave Minshull 32 R FOURTH FLIGHT 1st Low Gross 18: Bob Shannon 84 1st Low Net 18: Dave Gerhardt 70 2nd Low Gross 18: Bruce Rasmussen 91 R 2nd Low Net 18: Stan Beaulieu 72 1st Low Net 9: Louis Siewertsen 32 1st Low Net Back 9: Jeff Parker 34 VERNON GOLF CLUB AFTERNOON LADIES – AUG. 11 LOW GROSS TEAM SCORE 1st: Colleen Barker, Theresa Hirschold, Shannon McClean and Norma Lemiski 77 2nd: Linda Knapp, Maureen Vincent, Carol MacLaren and Jane Causgrove-Reinhart 83 FLIGHT 0-22 Long Drive (#6): Yvonne Messner Least Putts: Patti Ahl 15 FLIGHT 23-30 Long Drive (#6): Jane CausgroveReinhart Least Putts: Theresa Hirschbold 14 FLIGHT 31+ Long Drive (#6): Carol Paton Least Putts: Elaine Jackson 16 KP (#3): Marilyn Vat KP (#5): Theresa Hirschbold Deuces: Marilyn Vat (#3), Jane Causgrove-Reinhart (#5), Carol Paton (#3) Chip In: Elaine Jackson (#1) Birdies: Colleen Barker (#9) SPALL DAY LADIES CLUB AUG 12 FIRST FLIGHT 0-24 1st Low Gross: Nancy Laframboise 77 1st Low Net: Brenda Howard 58 2nd Low Net: Hiroko Marr 60 CB 3rd Low Net: Ginger Jalonen 60 SECOND FLIGHT 25-30 1st Low Gross: Sharon Bettesworth 88 CB 1st Low Net: Sharon Fuhr 61 2nd Low Net: Shirley Hume 63 CB 3rd Low Net: Karen Paul 63 THIRD FLIGHT 31-34 1st Low Gross: Sandra Chester 88 1st Low Net: Celine Lockert 56 2nd Low Net: Faye Viergutz 59 CB 3rd Low Net: Marg Wild 59 FOURTH FLIGHT 35+

1st Low Gross: Bev Rundell 93 1st Low Net: Edel Venus 57 2nd Low Net: Anne Kelly 59 3rd Low Net: Terry Logan 62 KP’s: Kathryn Patton #15, Jacqueline Sullivan #17, Bev Rundell #7 Long Drive: Ginger Jalonen, Diane Oakden, Celine Lockert, Janice Hansen Deuce Pot: Brenda Howard #17, Sharon Fuhr #7, Kathryn Patton #15, Rikki Wintemute #7, Celine Lockert #17.

SPALL BUSINESS LADIES NIGHT, AUG. 12 FLIGHT A HCP 0-20 Low Gross: Michele Brandle 41 Low Net: Linda Gordon 34 2nd Low Net: Pam Robertson 37 Longest Putt: Mary Lukacs FLIGHT B HCP 21-25 Low Gross: Janet Kuhn 47 R Low Net: Karen Paul 34.5 2nd Net: Julie Pisch 37.5 Longest Putt: Laura Guidi FLIGHT C HCP 26-30 Low Gross: Marcy Peel 50 Low Net: Helen Beaty 39 R 2nd Net: Daisy Baker 39 R Longest Putt: Ester Pitt FLIGHT D HCP 31+ Low Gross: Gilian Kilgour 50 Low Net: Ione Weslowski 38 2nd Net: Ellen McGee 38.5 Flight NH: Pat Neilsen Least Putts: Michele Brandle 14 KP #3: Janet Kuhn KP #7: Linda Fester VERNON GOLF CLUB MEN’S NIGHT- TWO MAN TEAMS– AUGUST 12 18 HOLE TEAM PRIZES 1st: Jim Chapman, Lorne Davies, Steve Johnstone, Laurie Shykora -27 for $40 apiece.

2nd: Klaas Kwakkel, Ron Riemens, Marvin VanMeter, Dennis Yano -26 for $30 apiece.

3rd: Larry Hackman, Derek Masters, Ron Reynolds, Fakri Siddiqui -26 for $25 apiece.

4th: Jesse Bowler, Dallas Spinks, Zach Sharp, Trevor Schwartz -25 for $20 apiece 5th: James Elliot, Garry Pielak, Ken Bertram, Bruce Shepherd -23 for $15 apiece.

Trinity Hansma missed a national medal in high jump by six centimetres, a height that was definitely achievable if she wasn’t jumping on a rolled ankle.

She placed fourth with a leap of 1.64 metres.

Six days prior to the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships in Sainte-Thérèse/ Blainville, Que, Hansma rolled her left ankle in her last jump during her final practice.

“I was kinda hoping for a medal, but I had a feeling my ankle might hold me back,” said Hansma.

Hansma rolled her left ankle which is her takeoff ankle.

“I think I would have had a pretty good chance at getting a medal if I was healthy,” said Hansma, 14. “I have jumped that height in the past.”

Bronze went to Eve St. Denis with a height of 1.70 m. Gold went to Hansma’s Team B.C. teammate Alexa Porpaczy with a jump of 1.73 m. Robin Clark of Ontario grabbed silver with 1.70 m.

“It was cool to see a friend with gold like that,” said Hansma, who was expecting to be nervous for the big event, but was locked once the competition started and the atmosphere took over.

“The only thing I was nervous about was my ankle. It didn’t hurt at first, it was taped and secured, but it started to hurt at the end,” said Hansma, 14.

“It was a cool trip. We checked out the Cosmodôme, I had lots of fun and made a lot of bilingual friends who helped me out,” said Hansma.

Hansma is done competing for the summer and is ready to return to Pleasant Valley Secondary.

Kal Laker grad Nayo Raincoick-Ekunwe drained seven points as Canada iced Cuba 92-43 in the FIBA Americas Women’s Championships Thursday night before 2,600 fans at the Saville Community Sports Centre.

Canada overcame an unsettling injury to point guard Shona Thorburn in the game’s early stages to remain unbeaten and finish atop the Group A standings at 4-0.

Guard Kia Nurse led all scorers with 14 points while forwards Natalie Achonwa and Miranda Ayim chipped in 12 points apiece for Canada, which battled Brazil in a Saturday semifinal.

Cuba, which finished second in the group with a 3-1 record, met Argentina in the other semi.

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“The Saône River is too high,” the Viking rep explains after we arrive at Chalon-SurSaône, the city of departure. “We’ll be shuttling you to Lyon, the second stop on your itinerary.”

It’s impossible to hide our shell-shocked faces.

“Don’t worry,” she says, nonchalantly. “It will all work out.”

Clearly, these unplanned occurrences happen more than we realize, something that’s not boldly outlined when booking one of these pricey holidays. No point in shedding tears. There’s already enough water flowing around here.

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Lastly, and our choice, is a leisurely day on board with shopping in nearby Lyon. No bustle and no buses.

Although we’d rather be cruising, there’s plenty to do over the next two days in this country’s third largest city. Trendy shops border the crooked streets and nearly 2,000 restaurants offer gastronomic delights. Lyon is also known for textiles and silk production. I walk

away the first day with three colourful scarves.

Also being home to many historical landmarks, some dating back to Roman Times, it’s no surprise that Lyon has been deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On our second day, we tour the oldest area, Vieux Lyon, that snuggles up to the Saône. A labyrinth of ancient laneways branch away from the epicentre where the Roman-Gothic cathedral of St. Jean proudly stands. And connecting them are more than 300 passageways, known as taboules.

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Cruise ships navigating the waterways of southern France are like floating hotels, providing passengers with a variety of amenities. the era of silk production,” we’re told by our Viking guide. “They were also escape routes during the Second World War.” Speaking of escaping, on day three we finally cast off! Soon we’re breezing out of the city, scooting beneath bridges and dipping down into concrete locks. More than a dozen of these engineered marvels are lodged along our route today, making the river levels passable.

In spite of the hiccups, Viking maintains their reputation for cuisine excellence throughout our voyage, from breakfast buffets to fullcourse meals, topped off with complimentary wine and beer. They’re even able to accommodate my special dietary requests with delicious and beautifully-presented meals.

Although we’re now cruising, a lot of water travel on this route is unfortunately done at night, so there’s little opportunity to enjoy that iconic river cruise experience. And even when we’re coasting, because of the higher water levels the topviewing deck never opens while we’re on the move.

But we have three ports of call over the next three days and all

the land tours are great.

In Vienne, we explore an amazing Roman museum. In Tournon, we ride a steam train, offering postcard views of flourishing gorges.

And in Viviers, we wander the lamplit streets of this community that dates back to the Middle Ages.

Our itinerary indicates that there is one more port, an overnighter in Tarascon, but we’re told by the staff that this stop is only done on the return route. Another disappointment. Instead, while spending the final two days docked in Avignon, we’re bused back to that area for a tour of Arles, a Vincent Van Gogh favourite.

As a grand finale, we end up cruising one more short time, up the Rhone, to the famous Avignon Bridge. Lights illuminate the four arches on this structure, built in 1345.

It’s a perfect backdrop for one last photo and an au revoir to new-found friends.

Though there have been glitches along the way, some wonderful memories and friendships have been made.

And over the past eight days, while voyaging southern France, we’ve all managed to go with the flow.

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“The arrival of the chicks coincided with our youngest set of twins’ third birthday, and they decided that the fuzzy little guys were just the most amazing birthday present ever.

The chicks were held, petted, kissed, decorated, wrapped, fed and fondled. On a sunny afternoon, I was in our kitchen when one of the three year olds came rolling in, elbows chugging like a little Popeye, and singing, “Yo ho‚ ho, 16 chickens on a tram — po — yeeeeen. I bolted out the back door and there on the canvass were chickens clucking crazily, and his twin brother merrily bouncing them through the air, the birds cackling wildly and feathers flying.” — Excerpt from Faye Lippitt’s Sixteen Chickens on a Trampoline.

Lippitt will be in Vernon to present her hilarious book of very short true stories Aug. 26 at the Vernon library. As a passionate advocate of literacy, all the net proceeds of her book sales go to Literacy Is For Everyone (LIFE) through Rotary Sunrise in the Cayman Islands, where she is a member of their executive team.

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Chickens and kids fly in many directions in the true life antics captured in Sixteen Chickens on a Trampoline. but two, sets of twins who all arrived within eight years. While husband Greg was busy with his chiropractic practice in Calgary, Lippitt was on their little acreage enveloped in daily bedlam.

“I could have yelled, I could have cried, but instead I chose laughter and wrote about their exploits in my journal, which later led to a magazine monthly humour column,” she says.

With the kids grown, Faye and Greg moved to Grand Cayman Island and Faye decided to put those magazine articles together in a book. It is a how-to book, or perhaps a how-notto book. Or how-to with the

peace and release of laughter.

It’s for the busy mom or dad. Or for grandparents with bouncy grandchildren. Or for anyone looking for a little gift for parents in a hectic household.

It is a selection of frank anecdotes that leave us laughing out loud in recognition, but at the same time reminds us that the choice of laughter in sticky situations can be just the key to stress relief. Faye Lippitt’s writing style conjures an uproariously animated movie in the reader’s mind, infused with human insight through the funny-bone.

In addition to being active on the literary scene on Grand

Cayman Island, Lippitt had an opportunity to launch the book in New York City. She shared the evening with Dr. Robert Zuber, director of UN Global Action to Prevent War and Armed Conflict (GAPW), and they discovered they had much in common, working on ways to empower the underprivileged.

Co-sponsored by Okanagan Regional Library, Vernon branch, Lippitt will read a few short anecdotes from Sixteen Chickens on a Trampoline and be available for book signing and questions Aug. 26 at 3 p.m.

The Vernon library is at 2800 30th Ave.

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ll those stories written about “What I did on my Summer Vacation” are usually boring unless of course they happen to you. My summer vacation mostly consisted of celebrating my 80th birthday July 25 and the three weeks preceding and following this memorable date. I am still recovering from it.

Boring it was not, Pat Black starting with the arrival of two of my sons and a grandson two weeks before the actual event. They were followed by a caravan of other relatives from the east until our core group consisted of 19 avid relatives and seasoned partygoers, all intent on honouring their elder and having a darned good time.

My poor daughter. She had people sleeping on mattresses on her floor and fed the hordes each night. But what a great present for me. All my four sons and daughter and their assorted partners and kids were together for the first time in about 25 years. The birthday itself was highlighted by a party at the Schubert Centre with friends and with much outpouring of love and the telling of old

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stories, mostly lies about me. Turning 80 was a joy I shall never forget.

This brings me to my first rant — blue boxes. Who in their right minds could think this system is working? If anyone was monitoring the increase of garbage going to the dump I am sure they must have noticed a large increase since the blue box program began. A lot of seniors have just given up the struggle and garbage everything, This is a shame as most of us believe in conservation and have been recycling for many years with great pride.

No one wants to give up but when it is so difficult and painful to lug out these monstrous bins and put them back, what else can you do. Last week I came home to a blue box still full of recyclables, with a note telling me it wasn’t sorted properly.

It seems there was a paper in the wrong bin. I just about cried — talk about adding insult to injury. Many seniors have been speaking out about the problems and have complained, but who is listening. It is easier to just put out the garbage.

Some good news, as the building of Catherine Gardens, a Schubert Centre project and housing development for seniors 55 and above, is proceeding on schedule. So far 40 of the 56 suites have been sold, with about six more in negotiations. Completion and move-in is scheduled for March 2016. Unit costs run from

$250,000 to $350,000 depending on floor plans and added amenities, with about 20 per cent needed for the down payment.

Most seniors are usually downsizing and trading in their old homes for the opportunity to live downtown, be close to medical care, not have to drive if they so choose and be free of the cares of grass and snow and property upkeep.

A life lease arrangement is part of the deal and is a 30-year renewable lease that gives you exclusive use of your residence, while the Schubert Centre owns the physical property. When you’re ready to sell, the Schubert Centre will buy back your residence. This is a great opportunity for care-free living downtown.

I am trying to get a list together of cheap opportunities for low-income seniors. Today the focus is SAFER (Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters), a provincial program for seniors over 60 who rent. SAFER helps make rents affordable for those with low to moderate incomes.

Gross monthly income cannot exceed $2,223 for singles; $2,423 for a couple and $1,776 for shared accommodation to be eligible. Applications are available by mail by calling 604-433-2218 or 1-800257-7756 or pick up a copy at the Seniors Information Centre at Nexus — they would be glad to help you fill it out. Their number is 250-545-8572.

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There are some baaaaaaaad weed problems in the Thompson-Okanagan region, and one couple in their 60s have turned to herbivores instead of herbicides to deal with the problem.

Donna and Conrad Lindblom have been running Rocky Ridge Vegetation Control for 17 years and have been operating from Kamloops for the past four.

They use goats – a lot of goats – to rid fields of invasive weed species.

“We want to cut down the use of herbicides because they have been proven not to be healthy,” said Conrad. “Goats are just as effective.”

They brought their furry environmentally friendly weed control project to the B.C. Hydro location in Vernon recently.

“We are environmentalists and B.C. Hydro is an environmentally sensitive company so it was a good fit,” said Lindblom.

The Lindblom’s transport their herd of 300 goats in one cattleliner. They have done projects all over southern B.C. “It is a managed project. The goats eat the flowering weeds and weeds in the early seed stage,” said Lindblom.

“We move them along once we feel like an area has been cleared out. We aim for 95 per cent seed removal.”

The herd of goats is a mixture of male and female, meat and dairy goats and Lindblom hopes they have finished their feast by the end of the week.

The goats are browser feeders, unlike cows or sheep who are grazers. Browsers start from the top of the plant where the seeds are and work down. Grazers start at the root and work their way up.

Another reason the Lindblom’s roll with goats is because the goats digest 100 per cent of the seed. Sheep and cattle just spread it around afterwards.

The goats target invasive weeds such as knapweed, and thistles.

The Rocky Ridge company will continue to unleash the power of the goat until the snow starts to fly.

Donna and Conrad are looking forward to retiring one day. They are trying to pass down the industry in the region to younger groups that can sustain it.

People and companies can learn more about their de-weeding ways by checking out their Facebook group Rocky Ridge Vegetation Control.

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Conrad Lindblom of Rocky Ridge Vegetation Control holds up a kid while his herd of 300 goats eats weeds at the B.C. Hydro site in Vernon. One of the crew (left) takes a break in between munching.

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Shaun Wiebe sorts out some pills at Wiebe’s Pharmacy on 35th Street which opened in April.

Pharmacy opens doors TYLER LOWEY Morning Star Staff

A new pharmacy has opened up on the edge of downtown in the Discovery Plaza and is focused on keeping people healthy and great customer service.

Shaun Wiebe has persevered throughout the closing of his pharmacy in Target and opened up Wiebe’s Pharmacy on 35th Street in April.

“It was pretty discouraging right from the get go with Target and especially once they closed,” said Wiebe. “Luckily, I had a friend recommend me to this spot and it’s been going great.”

Wiebe hails from the small town of Herbert, Sask. Its population is less than 800.

He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2002 and was immediately recruited to come work in Vernon.

Wiebe was able to keep the majority of his clients from Target, while meeting some new people living in the area.

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other medical facilities,” said Wiebe. “It has been a work in progress, but I am able to pick up a lot of new clients.”

“It’s a smaller store, but I feel like I’m doing a great job of building the small town connections,” said Wiebe.

There are plenty of over the counter remedies like cough and sleeping pills, along with prescriptions, vaccinations and injections.

“This is more than a retail store. I’m about personal service and building the one on one experience,” said Wiebe.

Open seven days a week, he mostly works by himself, except when his wife comes in to help him out.

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Vernon and Armstrong are among cities across the province receiving financial support from Destination B.C. for pilot projects that test and document innovative approaches to providing visitor services.

Destination B.C. is doling out more than $200,000 to communities that will pilot innovative visitor services concepts in the coming months.

New visitor services delivery approaches include roaming visitor counsellors, mobile information displays, state-of-the-art touch screen kiosks and the use of social media channels.

“Our research tells us that visitors’ information and trip planning needs have changed,” said Marsha Walden, Destination B.C.’s CEO. “New technologies and delivery of information to visitors where they are and when they need it are fundamental to evolving the visitor services model. We applaud the communities that are embarking on these exciting initiatives and are looking forward to the results of these pilots.”

Visitor services, such as trip planning and information delivery, help extend visitor stays and spending by introducing new travel ideas to visitors while in province.

As part of its corporate strategy, Destination B.C. conducted a consultation process with more than 100 communityoperated visitor centres between November 2014 and July 2015 to explore ways to modernize the delivery of visitor services around the province.

Following the consultation process, communities were encouraged to submit project proposals to test some of the innovative ideas that arose during the consultation.

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Once something to be proud of and a hobby of sorts for many, the days of the green lawn appear to be something set in the past as the Central Okanagan struggles under a stage • New Dentures four drought in the summer of 2015.

• Partials And in Lake Country watering of lawns is now being • Relines • Repairs limited to two days per week as per the district stage 2 water ~ Over 30 years experience ~ restrictions while residents are being asked to voluntarily Mon - Thur 8:00am - 5:00pm reduce water consumption by 30 per cent.

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He says it can help people enjoy their yard and also be significant when it comes time to sell a house.

“It’s a very different concept,” Wagner admitted. “I know when we bought our house, if the yard was disgusting and dead, we probably would have looked elsewhere. It’s

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cosmetic. It can last up to three or four months and I think it’s something people will enjoy and not have to worry about the water restrictions.”

The District of Lake Country announced the move to stage two water restrictions at the end of July, only the third time ever the district has had to put in watering restrictions after doing so in 2003 and 2009.

Mike Mitchell, Lake Country’s utility superintendent, says it’s critical that everyone in the community does their part to conserve water.

“It is drastically important that all in the community reduce their water consumption, as every drop we save this year will prevent us from starting with a lower reservoir level next spring,” said Mitchell. “Normally we start with our reservoirs at 80 per cent full and anticipate snow melt will fill it to 100 per cent. Next spring we are predicting we will start with 60 per cent as a result of this year’s drought, so we are going to hope for a good snow melt year to make up what we need for next summer’s demand.”

Mitchell added he expects the current water restrictions to be sufficient this year, although the district could decide to limit watering to just once a week in stage three of its water conservation plan.

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Thanks to an increase in funding from $8,000 to $12,000 Cherryville’s Hanson Park is getting some much-needed electrical upgrades.

“We have a tender out and we have a contractor lined up and so we’re moving ahead with that,” said Hank Cameron, with the Regional District of the North Okanagan, which governs the White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee. “We had some funding allocated and we also have to now purchase a new transformer and we have some BC Hydro fees and need to do some excavation because we are going to bury the wires.”

Currently, the park has five different electrical pods, so this will be a big improvement, said Cameron. nnn At Monday’s meeting of White Valley Parks, Creation and Culture, the committee gave first, second and third readings to the Manual of Fees and Charges for Sept. 1, 2015 to Aug. 31, 2018.

“We’re trying to be more flexible in Lumby and so we’ll now let groups rent the hall for a couple of hours instead of half a day,” said Hank Cameron, RDNO Area E director.

“They want to try something new so if it’s a group holding an event or class and they aren’t sure how many will turn up, we want to make it attractive to them, so we’ll do a split where the facility takes 20 per cent of the proceeds and the group takes 80 per cent.”

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In response to the current drought in the Okanagan, and the increasing stress on fish, agriculture, and other water needs, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) gathered together a broad section of user groups Thursday to review the current situation and coordinate a plan of action.

“Water is one of our most valuable resources and we all need to work together to conserve it,” said Steve Thomson, minister of forests, lands and natural resource operations (FLNRO), who delivered opening remarks at the Okanagan Drought Response Workshop, held at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna.

“With drought at its worst level in the southern interior since the province created the Drought Response Plan in 2010, it is more important than ever for people to curtail their water use now, so more will be available later in summer and fall.”

Renee Clark, Regional District of North Okanagan water quality manager, and Lee Hesketh, program coordinator for the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, were among 10 other guest speakers.

“Our water is all connected – upstream and downstream,” said OBWB Executive Director Anna Warwick Sears, noting the significance of having all the players in the room.

“Okanagan utilities may have different sources but in a real way we’re mutually dependent on each other. We truly are all part of ‘One valley. One water.’”

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For Richard Bussanich, a fisheries biologist with Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), the drought and its effect on the fish has been “sad and humbling.”

ONA has been working with all levels of government, on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border, for more than 10 years to bring back the salmon fishery.

This year, they were expecting to welcome 100,000 sockeye back to their spawning grounds, plus an additional 50,000 to 100,000 for food, commercial and recreational fishing.

“This was going to be the best it had ever been since 1938, since we’ve been recording,” said Bussanich.

Now, fishing has been banned along

the main stem of the Okanagan River between Okanagan Lake and Osoyoos Lake to protect existing fish stocks, and ONA is expecting a return between 18,000 and 45,000 salmon.

“We live in a fragile environment,” said Bussanich, adding that he hopes that today’s workshop is the beginning of an important discussion in the Okanagan.

“My hope is that it plants a seed and we begin to see a change in the way we live in our valley, and we can say 30 years from now, on August 13 a change began to happen.”

Hans Buchler, representative for the B.C. Agriculture Council and a grape-grower himself, notes that with the early

start to the growing season this year, many producers are coming close to using their full licenced allocation of water already, with several weeks left in the growing season.

As such, he has several ideas to address the current water crisis.

For example, farmers could dramatically reduce water use for crops that have already been harvested (e.g. cherries and apricots), ensuring enough for later crops such as pears and apples, and enough for fish, he added.

In fact, said Buchler, fish should be included in agriculture as a food and considered as part of food security.

“Nobody likes water cut back, but it’s better to do it in a coordinated way,” he said.

“It’s hard to predict weather, but if this is the new normal, we really need to get our act together.”

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Students around the world are asked the inevitable question, “What did you do on your summer vacation?”

Reaam Mawasey, 16, and her brother, Bian Mawasey, 14, have interesting stories and lots of photos of their visit to Canada.

The pair, from Faradis, north of Tel Aviv, Israel, spent most of the summer visiting with family friends Mineo Tanaka and Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka in Vernon and Vancouver.

Reaam had been on a school trip to England but her brother had not been far away from home. Together they made the trip from Tel Aviv to Frankfurt, changed planes, then on to Calgary and Kelowna.

“We did so much,” said Reaam. “It was all an adventure and everything was so different. I love the lakes, we went to Mabel Lake, Okanagan Lake, Kal Lake and to Silver Star Mountain. The mountains are beautiful. There is something so beautiful about the way the clouds float down between the mountains. I will always remember the sky here.”

While B.C. has had some hot days this summer, it didn’t bother the visitors.

Temperatures in Israel this time of year would consistently be about 45 degrees C. Bian was busy taking pictures of anything to do with logging and lumber for his father and photos of cars for his own interest.

“I saw a Lamborghini in Vancouver and a Jaguar, Camaro and Ford Mustang and some antique collector cars in Merritt,” he said.

They arrived in Vernon the end of June and did a lot the first two weeks, including going to a drive-in theatre, one of many firsts.

“That was really fun,” said Reaam.

With some planning, they were able to observe Muslim dietary requirements and enjoy Canadian food, including Okanagan fruit and vegetables.

Bian liked the fish and chips he tried for the first time and Reaam said she gained weight.

“I like the blueberries and dim sum and Nutella and everything. My favourite restaurant in Vernon is Asian Avenue,” she said.

They also spent some time at English classes at Vernon and District Immigrant Services Society, where they met students from Japan and China.

The time spent in Vancouver brought more new adventures — a view of the city from Cypress Bowl, a hike on the Capilano Trail, a visit to Cleveland Dam, a walk on the Lynn Valley suspension bridge, a ride on the SkyTrain, and the fireworks at English Bay.

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Bian and Reaam Mawasey have been enjoying their summer in Canada. The siblings travelled from their home near Tel Aviv, Israel, to spend time with family friends in Vernon and Vancouver, where the fun included playing a round of golf.

“There were such huge trees,” noted Bian, who was happy to find video games much more reasonably priced than at home.

Shopping is part of holidays and they both liked Dollarama and Aberdeen Centre

in Richmond, where Reaam bought souvenir T-shirts.

Other activities included wall climbing and playing golf. There’s still water skiing to try.

A special surprise was a helicopter ride from Vancouver to Victoria where they met the Tanaka’s daughter, Carmel, and her friends, whom they knew from their visits to Israel. Carmel organized an outing on a sail boat with a picnic on a secluded island and other activities around Victoria.

Bian and Reaam attend an Arab school where they study Arabic, Hebrew and English but many Arab Israelis attend schools with both Arab and Jewish Israeli students. All students are eligible to apply to all universities with admission based on marks.

Reaam, who is on the national basketball team, is not sure what she wants to study but thinks it will be something working with children. She plans to come back to Canada

someday as part of her hopes to travel all over the world. Bian has not decided on a future career but might do more with his talent for mechanics. At home, they keep busy with school, sports and friends, and music and youth culture around the world through social media. Reaam likes singing pop music and Bian would like to learn to play the guitar.

They kept in touch with family and friends during the trip and are going home with lots of souvenirs and gifts; Bian has a neck rest for the plane with the Canadian flag and Reaam has a cowboy hat.

Reaam and Bian go back to Israel Aug. 18 with many wonderful memories and some new friends. They are looking forward to being home. One of the first things they want to do, after a good rest and sharing their gifts, is to have some Arabic food.

Then, in September, it’s back to school.

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I’m bored.” “I want to go home.” “I need my iPad.” I wonder how many families have these words echoing through their hallways as more people of all ages have more free time on their hands during the summer months and vacations.

Recently I spent some time with some young people who had a very difficult time amusing themselves when the smart phone to play games was not available. They were fine when entertained by friends or adults with fast activities.

I tried the “whatMichele Blais if-you-were-on-a -desert-island-and-did-not-have-electronics -what-would-you-do” question. I received the deer-in-headlights look. “Impossible, it is 2015, it is not going to happen, as if I cannot have the web around the world.”

But what if, what would you do? Can you read a book? Hold the novel in your hands, read a page, turn it, read another, turn it.

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No scrolling involved. It is not to say they are not good readers, they just read online.

Obviously I do not value this the same as a book or the ability to turn off a screen.

So it made me think about this generation of technology-connected kids; what if the power went out. What would they do? I think it is a really good skill to teach our children and for ourselves to learn to enjoy our own company, amuse ourselves without technology and enjoy a variety of activities.

We don’t have to be an artist to paint or draw, we can approach it like a young child, with enthusiasm, and be fearless and just put the brush to paper. Music can be another great friend, whether your own voice, a drum, shakers, guitars, piano, violin, flute — you get the picture, there are no electronics needed. Just have fun, or perhaps dance like no one is watching.

Sports — balls are the best toy ever invented and can be used so many ways as a solo activity or with one other or a group.

There are many sports and games to play.

A pen or pencil and paper, to write

down your thoughts, to doodle, to sketch, write up how you would spend your millions, do the math. Years ago the lads went to Camp Educo in 100 Mile, and I would highly recommend this adventure camp!

They did many exciting outdoor activities from hiking, kayaking, white water canoeing, camping, rock climbing, ropes activities and much more. But they also learned to spend time alone, in fact eight hours one day, 24 for the older campers. A pencil and a notepad were their only entertainment. It was a very interesting experience for them, and at first scary, then a challenge to be enjoyed and accomplished. They were able to speak again to another human eventually and had time for deep thoughts.

Thinking is a healthy activity for us.

Deep thoughts and the freedom to allow yourself the time to just ponder what ever comes into your mind or a challenge you are having. Ten to 20 minutes a day, or while you walk the dog, ride your bike, unplugged.

Meditation is an activity all of us can benefit from, even the young ones, and

research is continually showing it is very healthy. Yoga and meditation are both peaceful activities that strengthen us physically and mentally.

I wonder if the retreats where no one speaks for 24 to 72 hours are becoming more popular because we are craving silence and time to think? In our technology-filled world, which is amazing, we also need to look at the clouds, the stars, appreciate a sunset and a sunrise without taking a photo and posting it on Facebook. Frame it in your mind and draw on it for comfort or inspiration when you need it.

A grade school teacher of mine used to say “Silence is golden.” I think she was on to something.

It is only children or teens who can struggle with the need to be entertained, as many adults do not like to be alone or have a quiet house. I have learned over the years to appreciate the time I have alone and with no noise distractions. Maybe it is a sign of my ageing, and my desire for peace, world and within myself!

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Talking with hands: the power of gestures Julie lewis Special to The Morning Star

You know that feeling when a word or a name is on the tip of your tongue and it just won’t come out? You find yourself saying “you know, the, the, the...” and then you move your arm or hand and the word finally pops out. It turns out that gestures not only help us remember something in the moment but also help us when we are learning.

The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines a gesture as “a movement of your body (especially of your hands and arms) that shows or emphasizes an idea or a feeling.” Most babies start communicating through gesture at about nine months of age. For the earliest gestures, the meaning is non-specific (for example, a reach that means “I want that”). Other gestures have a more specific meaning, like a word that you say with your hands (for example, “thumbs up” means good).

Some parents add to natural gestures by teaching their children sign language One common myth is that signing with

your child will reduce their desire to say words. But the opposite is true: children who gesture or sign a word start saying that word shortly after (and sooner than they would if they hadn’t learned the sign or gesture).

“...gestures not only help us remember something in the moment but also help us when we are learning.”

— Julie Lewis

Still, some parents are unsure whether to teach their baby sign language. There is no right or wrong answer — it’s a matter of personal choice. If you do sign, just make sure you always say the word when you do the sign.

Gestures are an important part of communication for everyone. A 2006 study in the Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research showed the development of ges-

tures from nine to 16 months predicts language abilities two years later. This is significant because preschool language skills predict educational success. Wondering if your toddler is on track? An important rule of thumb is that by 16 months of age children should use at least 16 gestures.

Here are a couple of tips to boost learning for young children. Teaching your toddler or pre-schooler a new word? Add a gesture to make it easier for them to remember. Giving your school-age child instructions about chores? Make a gesture for each instruction to help them remember.

Interior Health’s community speechlanguage pathologists help families support the communication development of their children from birth to school entry. If you have any concerns or questions about a child’s communication development, contact a speech language pathologist at your local health centre. See www.interiorhealth. ca/YourHealth/InfantsChildren/Pages/ SpeechLanguage.aspx for more information.

Julie Lewis is a registered speech language pathologist with Interior Health.

Tips on recognizing a head injury Morning Star Staff

For many, summer is a season of adventure and activity. It’s a wonderful time of year to get out and be active. Unfortunately some summer activities put people at risk of sustaining a head injury. Head injuries can have serious consequences so it is important to be able to recognize them so you can seek appropriate medical help.

Symptoms of a head injury: n Blood or straw-coloured fluid from ears/ nose n Nausea/vomiting (especially in children) n Bruising around the eyes (racoon eyes) n Open wounds to the scalp n Bruising behind the ears n Penetrating wounds to the scalp n Complains of seeing “stars” n Seizure activity n Confused, dazed, possibly combative n Severe, debilitating headache n Conscious/semi-conscious n Softness or depression of the skull n Facial bruises n Unequal pupil size

n Irregular/stopped breathing n Weakened/paralysed arms/legs If you suspect someone has a head injury you should also suspect a spinal injury. Make sure to provide the injured person with proper neck support to prevent any further damage.

It is also important to remember that wearing a helmet will protect against serious injuries (like a skull fracture) but it does not protect the wearer against concussion/compression injuries. If a person is injured while wearing a helmet, check to see if he/she is breathing, if the breathing is normal and you can easily access his/her airway leave the helmet on. If he/she is not breathing and you cannot access his/her airway carefully remove the helmet and begin CPR. Make sure to support the neck and back of the head as you remove the helmet, allowing for as little movement as possible.

Whether you are riding a bike through the city or playing a game of ball, make sure to wear the appropriate safety equipment and plan for a safe day. To learn first aid, make a donation or become a volunteer with St. John Ambulance, visit. sja.ca.

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mission dollar bin Buy three get one free all this week plus get one free chance to win a gift basket worth over $50 with each loonie spent! Store is freshly stocked with everything for your home and family. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 til 5 ish at 3008-34th St. Volunteer run, all proceeds stay in our community to help feed those in need physically, emotionally and spiritually through our Upper Room Mission. book sale at village green centre Venture Training will hold a big book sale in September. Venture Training provides quality programs and services for people with developmental disabilities. All proceeds go towards supporting and operating local programs. Everyone involved in this fundraiser are volunteers.

Book donations from the general public are greatly appreciated and may either be dropped off at Venture Training, Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Save-on-Foods or Hudson’s Bay. Please call John Topping at 250-545-1287 or May Wilson 250-545-7982 for pick-up or information. georgette thrift shop is having its Smoking Hot Half Price Summer Sale on most summer blouses, skirts, slacks, dresses as well as men’s shorts and T-shirts. The best quality and prices is why Georgette is “The World’s Favourite Store.” Your purchases support local mental health programs. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. We are at 310028 Ave, behind Sir Winston’s Pub. church in the park Aug. 16, 23 and 30 at 7 p.m., Polson Park bandshell. Live music and more. We have created a positive and relaxed environment to welcome everyone who is curious about exploring their spiritual journey. We believe the absolute path in life points us towards Jesus. He was more than a man. Jesus came to rebuild the path for us to have a relationship with our Creator. sixth annual grindrod garlic festival Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grindrod Recreation Park. Enjoy a day of live music, art, crafts and local produce by the river. Stock up your winter’s supply of your favourite garlic varieties. Sign up for free garlic braiding and growing workshops or learn about raising small flock chickens. Kids’ activities including felting, a StoryWalk about a bear and bee, bubbles and chalk drawing. Admission to the festival is $3 per person. Grindrod Park is on Highway 97A north of Enderby. For more details, call 250-306-6582 or see our Facebook page, under Grindrod Garlic Festival. 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 okanagan chinese baptist church Worship in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation every third Sunday of the month starting at 2 p.m. at Vernon Faith Baptist Church, 3908-27th St. al-anon meets Al-Anon is a fellowship of men and women affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204 -30th Ave.; Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Dr. and Sundays at 7 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Info., 250-545-4933. elks mega meat draw Join us the third Sunday of the month at the Elks lodge, 3101 - 30th St. (across from Greyhound) for Vernon’s most popular mega meat draw which includes 50/50.

Variety baskets, meat basket and concessions. Everyone welcome.

All monies go to charities and children in Vernon. Doors open 1 p.m., draws start 2 p.m. Check us out on Facebook at Vernon Elks. lumby community market holds sidewalk sale Arbor Mall parking lot, 1879 Vernon St., Lumby, every Sunday until October 2015 from 1 to 5 p.m. (set-up begins at noon) and all vendors are welcome for drop-in.

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empower myself group for kids Presented by North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society. Have you ever felt full of emotion and just didn’t have the words to express it, or the tools to deal with it? This group provides kids both the chance to learn the words to express their emotions and also the tools to better handle them. The group facilitators use activities to provide kids with an emotional language and give them healthy and appropriate ways to cope. For ages nine to 12: Aug. 17 to 21, Monday to Friday 9:30 to 11 a.m. NOYFSS, 3100-32nd Ave. Register: Jordan at 250-545-3572 or email groups@noyfss.org atoms to art science camp Okanagan Science Centre, Aug. 17 to 21 for Grades 4 to 6. Create dazzling works of art as we mix inspiration with science. Join us for a week of colourful fun!

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feature event: ghost tours of vernon returns aug. 16 to 22 at 9 p.m.

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host Tours of Vernon returns for its 12th year of spinetingling tales. Join Mr. Gabriel David Sumegi Newman the 2nd, as he tours you through downtown and entertains you with stories of haunted houses, monsters, gruesome murders, paranormal anomalies and macabre historical oddities. Starting from the steps between the Vernon Museum and former library, the tour runs every night Aug. 16 to 22 beginning at 9 p.m. As it is an outdoor walking tour that runs rain or shine, please dress appropriately. The tour lasts approximately one hour and 21 minutes. Tickets are $10 for ages 13 and up; $5 for 12 and under (cash only). No reservations necessary unless you want to book a private tour for 20 or more. For more info., contact Mr. Gabriel David Sumegi Newman the 2nd, Paranormal Expert, Entrepreneur, and Purveyor of Medicinal Remedies, 250-260-8757, ghosttours@shaw.ca or see www.ghosttoursofvernon.com.

Register: 250-545-3644, emailing info@okscience.ca, or visit us. floor curling at the halina seniors centre Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the centre, located behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37th Ave. Everyone 50+ welcome! Come on out and learn a fun sport. Info., call: 250-542-2877. fun time at halina seniors centre Mondays 1 - 3 p.m., runs every first and third Monday of the month. Come to the first one and plan out the games for the upcoming weeks. A time to have fun and learn. Cost: 50 cents per session. Everyone 50+ welcome! The centre is at 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. For further info., call 250-542-2877.a 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

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movie nights at allan brooks nature centre Join us for our weekly movie nights, running every Tuesday through July and August. Concession and popcorn will be available for purchase. Aug. 18 it’s Brother Bear. Showtime is 7 p.m., admission by donation. dementia dialogues Aug. 18, Dementia & Driving, free interactive Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, 10 a.m. to noon, People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Pre-registration required: Carly Gronlund, 1-800-634-3399 or email cgronlund@alzheimerbc.org bingo at the halina seniors centre every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Everyone 19+ welcome! Doors open 11:30 a.m.

The centre is located behind the Rec Centre at 3310-37th Ave. For further information, call 250-542-2877. book study at the centre for spiritual living Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 at the centre, 2913-29 Ave. The book study now is based on The Adventure of Self Discovery, which is available in our bookstore. For more info., call 250-549-4399. armstrong toastmasters Meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., Heaton Place at 3093 Wright St. Come join us in learning communication skills in a safe and friendly environment. Call Pat for more information, at 546-3276. hold your event at the schubert centre The Schubert Centre is a great place to hold your wedding, grad, bar mitzvah, memorial service, birthday party/luncheon/dinner, meetings and a whole lot more in between. They can accommodate up to 300 people in the auditorium, 120 in the banquet room (with its own entrance), up to 50 in the meeting room and 75 in the Coffee House and are famous for their catering. The centre also provides meals for The Meals on Wheels program. Call 250-549-4201 for further information or to book your event. the lumby artistic connections weekly watercolour painting class (sometimes acrylics). Cost $10 per session. Held every Tuesday noon to 4 p.m., Lumby Community Hall (2250 Shields Ave.). All welcome. Call Olena at 250-547-8866 for info.

the armstrong lions club bingo every Tuesday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo at 6:50 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. pregnancy support Every Tuesday, drop-in from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., including lunch. We offer free and confidential service to help you have a healthy baby. We are at 2902-29th Ave. Gratefully accepting double strollers, maternity and infant clothing donations. tuesday evening meditation group A short reading, followed by a 45-minute silent meditation at the Okanagan Centre for Positive Living, 2913-29th Ave., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. vernon flying club & copa flight 65 Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 6210 Tronson Rd., Vernon Airport. You don’t have to have an aircraft to join, just an interest in general aviation and camaraderie. Koffee Klatch meets daily at 10 a.m. Come and check us out. Info., Marion at 250-542-1740. lumby women’s (55+) tuesday’s together meet twice a month; third Tuesday of the month the ladies meet at the seniors’ drop-in, 1751 Glencaird St. at 11:30 and car-pool to lunch. On the fourth Tuesday of the month the ladies meet 1 - 3 p.m. for a social get-together for socializing at seniors’ drop-in, 1751 Glencaird St. kiwanis club of vernon four seasons Meets Tuesdays at noon at Schubert Centre. New members welcome. For more information, call 545-8650. halina seniors centre Come out for a fun game of bingo every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m., 3310-37th Ave., behind the Rec Centre. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. All 19 and over welcome. For more information, call 250-542-2877. seniors lunches: armstrong legion Wednesdays at noon at Branch 35 for $7. To reserve, call by noon Tuesday, 546-8455. aa meetings tuesdays Monday to Sunday 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; open meeting and handicap accessible. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) . Open meeting (X) 7 p.m., Albert Place, 3610-25th Ave., Vernon. Meeting (H) open, 7:30 p.m., Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr., Vernon. (H) . Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., 5 p.m. daily. Handicap access (X) no access. Info., 250-545-4933.

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hi noon toastmasters The new summer season of Hi Noon Toastmasters is under way, and incoming V.P. of membership Serle Schoenberger is encouraging a summer membership blitz by inviting all who are interested in fantastic social exchanges to join the group. We also have energized and informative get-togethers with an abundance of humor. Come to The Pantry restaurant, 3908 - 32 St., beside the Vernon Lodge Hotel noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays all through the summer. Arrive early; we don’t want you to starve so have an excellent meal served by the restaurant while you learn, laugh and enjoy with us. Have a banner summer. More information: 250-542-5161 or serle1@telusnet loving god blessing israel ten white trucks Aug. 19 at 7 p.m., Community Baptist Church, 4911 Silver Star Rd. Come, participate in a great Canadian initiative, an opportunity to contribute to Fields of Wheat project in Israel, a partnership with Canadians and Israeli Jewish and Arab believers. Speakers: Dean Bye (Return Ministries) and others. See LovingGodBlessingIsrael. com or call 250-478-3460 or cmjcanada7@gmail.com or Kevin in Vernon at 250-309-9999 or computer@shaw.ca sunset speaker series Allan Brooks Nature Centre presents Bear Aware with Roy Morgan, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. Morgan is regional crime prevention and community safety coordinator. In 2014, he became a WildSafe BC (WSBC) coordinator and is working alongside the Conservation Service in RDNO communities, educating and raising awareness regarding human wildlife conflicts. His presentation will talk about how we can all be better “Bear Aware” and meets the goals of WSBC to reduce human wildlife conflicts by increasing public safety and reduce destruction of wildlife.

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foster parents needed in the North Okanagan. Attend an Introduction to Fostering class to find out how you can make a difference for children and youth in our community. Next class is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19, at the People Place. For info. or to register, contact Noelle 250558-0939 noksupport@okfosterparents.ca free alzheimer society of b.c. workshops Getting to Know Dementia runs Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. Accessing Services runs Aug. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m., The People Place, 3402 - 27th Ave. Pre-registration required: call or email Carly Gronlund at 1-800-634-3399 or cgronlund@alzheimerbc.org vernon kalamalka chapter of sweet adelines international “The Little Chorus That Could...and Did”! resumes rehearsals Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Halina Centre, 3310-37th Ave. We sing four-part harmony, a cappella style.

Ladies who love to harmonize are welcome to come and sing with us. Contact Sandra at 250275-6835, sandradesouza1@gmail.com or Grace at 250-545-0808, gaceurquhart@coldwellbanker. ca. If you have moved to the valley over the summer, have barbershop experience and love a challenge, our group of talented ladies is looking for a director. If you would welcome this opportunity to become involved in our art form, contact Margaret via email at mamasangbass@hotmail. com. We look forward to welcoming you. scotiabank summer of science camps at Okanagan Science Centre. Check out our schedule at www.okscience.ca! Call 250545-3644 or email info@okscience.ca to register. qigong classes This 4,000-year-old practice of self-healing is being offered every Wednesday and Friday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Kees tae kwon do, 4704-29th St. in Vernon. Come and practise these simple but effective moves with breathing techniques that support mental and physical health. This mindful meditation is a unique experience to improve your quality of life. First time visit to class is free. the coldstream farmers market Every Wednesday 2:30 to 6 p.m. throughout the year except two weeks flanking New Years.

Come and experience sustainable, BEE SAFE, GMO free, local food; vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, honey, preserves, baking, gluten-free products, teas, tisanes, coffee, juice, dried herbs and samosas. Bring your knives for sharpening, too! We are at 9909 Kalamalka Rd. (across from Centex Gas). vernon & district metis association Meets every third Wednesday of the month, potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by meeting at 6:30 p.m. at our new office at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave., suite #101 All Metis and guests welcome. Info., 778-475-0823. stuart brown of the bug guys is back at the Vernon Museum by popular demand after a sold-out July show. Stuart will once again educate and entertain with his bizarre, beautiful, and fascinating creepy crawlies. Takes place at the museum 10 a.m to noon Aug. 22. As space is limited and Stuart’s shows are very popular, we encourage you to purchase tickets early. Tickets are $3/person, available at the museum. More info., 250-542-3142 or visit www.vernonmuseum.ca or www.facebook.com/vernonmuseum. annual rockhound tailgate sale Come on, come all to the annual sale Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Swan Lake Nurseryland, south parking lot, Highway 97, Vernon. Sellers will have hand-crafted jewellery, rough rock, slabs, minerals, crystals and used lapidary equipment for sale. Something for everyone. Admission is free! the seventh annual riot on the roof Get ready for Aug. 22 (7 to 11 p.m.), a party that will spark your creative side and get you dancing all night long. With food from local vendors and artists working in an array of different mediums.

Tickets are $10 and on sale now, available at the gallery, online and by phone. For more details visit www.vernonpublicartgallery.com

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auditions for vernon’s newest choir! Valley Harmony is a four-part a cappella pop choir. Rehearsals start Monday evenings in September. Contact Sylvain Vallee at sylvain@ valleemusic.com to book your audition time.

Info., www.amazingsinging.ca centrepiece at okanagan centre park Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join us for Okanagan Centre’s annual community festival; featuring burgers, hot dogs, root beer floats, children’s games and music. Info., Lake Country Museum, 11255 Okanagan Centre Rd. West, Lake Country. Call 250-766-0111, info@ lakecountrymuseum.com. or see www.lakecountrymuseum.com old age pensioners’ organization cribbage tournament Fourth Sunday of the month, plus fifth Sunday. Registration at 9 a.m., games begin at 10 a.m. sharp. Registration $30 per team includes hot lunch etc. Preregistration at 250-762-6208 or 250-766-5437.

Tournament Aug. 23 and 30 will be held in the Winfield Senior Citizens’ Activity Centre, 9832 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. vacation bible school: david & the unfriendly giant Aug. 24 to 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. One great story, two great locations: Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701-32nd Ave. (call 250-542-8613) or Peace Lutheran Church, 120430th Ave. (call 250-545-5787). Cost is $10 per child or $20 per family. Call to reserve a spot at your favourite location or for more info.

Financial support is available. family saturday: vernon public art gallery Aug. 29 from 1 to 3:30 p.m., it’s Coastal Landscapes Inspired by Emily Carr.

This month join us to paint a coastal landscape inspired by Carr. Learn how to assess a painting style and create defined brush strokes while blending colours together. Parents are encouraged to participate too. All materials supplied.

Suggested ages 5-plus. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Info., www.vernonpublicartgallery.com kelowna singles club dance Aug. 29 at Rutland Centennial Hall (Kelowna). Doors open 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight. Live band: Dale Seaman & Hwy 97. Bar and snacks available. Dress code: no sweatpants, running shoes or ball caps. Members, $10; non-members, $13.

Memberships, $15. For more info., please call 250-763-6738. Members, please come out and support your singles club. Our dances are open to everyone. Invite your friends to join us. the transition to residential care Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop Sept. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m., The People Place, 3402 - 27th Ave. Pre-registration required: contact Carly Gronlund at 1-800-634-3399 or cgronlund@ alzheimerbc.org. class of ‘55 reunion 60-year reunion Sept. 4, 5 and 6 and we’re hoping to contact as many former students as we can. Since our 2005 reunion, we’ve lost contact with many classmates, so if you can provide info., please call Helen at 250-545-2640 or Miyoko at 250542-8741. pleasant valley cemetery walking tours The Greater Vernon Museum & Archives and the Vernon & District Family History Society are teaming up once again to offer tours: Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the cemetery for approximately two hours. Lawrna has kept six of the subjects from the previous tour and added 10 new ones.

Even if you came to last year’s tour you’re sure to learn something new! Following the tour light lunch will be served at museum where tour guide Lawrna Myers will be available to answer further questions. The museum will also have info. on display about historical figures mentioned during the tour. Tickets $20/person with limit of 20 participants. You’re encouraged to purchase tickets early; only available at the museum and not available on the event date. Participants are asked to wear good walking shoes as the tour involves a considerable amount of walking and standing.

Info., call 250-542-3142 or visit www.vernonmuseum.ca or www.facebook.com/vernonmuseum.

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counterpoint choir Vernon’s adult mixed similar to helping a neighbor in need. The only choir for up to 40 voices, begins its fall season qualification required is your desire to be supSept. 14 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701- portive. All you need to do is sign up for our hos32nd Ave. Interested first and second sopranos, pice volunteer training session beginning Sept. tenor and bass singers preferably with choir 26. For info., call Leigh, 250 503 1800 ext.110 experience are encouraged to contact Coreen people place clothing sale Oct. 2 from Smith at 250-550-6349 for a vocal placement 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3402 - 27th Ave. Bag sale Oct. interview prior to the first practice Sept. 14. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our thanks to Carousel The fall term repertoire will concentrate on the Consignments for their donation of clothing for early music, folk ballads, etc. while the spring this sale. Great prices! For information call 250term repertoire will re-visit favourites of the 558-6585. last 20 choir performances culminating with the kidney walk Oct. 4 at Polson Park, our 10 Year Anniversary concerts April 29 and registration at 9 a.m., walk starts 10 a.m., with 30. A regular rehearsal from 7 to 9:15 p.m. will a distance of 2.5 km. The British Columbia follow the registration and social time Sept. 14 Kidney Walk for Kidney Transplantation and at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Info., please contact Organ Donation is an opportunity for patients Counterpoint president Bev McWhinney at 250- on dialysis, organ transplant recipients, their families, living donors, the medical community, 503-7858. white sails a capella chorus Do you and the public to come together to raise awarelove Glee, The Sing-Off and the movie Pitch ness about the importance of kidney health and Perfect? Ignite that spark within you with vocal organ donation. Bring your family and friends training in the company of a fun, harmoni- and make a tangible difference in the lives of the ous group of women. White Sails A Cappella 1 in 10 Canadians living with kidney disease.

Chorus is an award-winning, auditioned show Join us - your participation will help thousands chorus dedicated to musical excellence, perfor- of people affected by kidney disease and make a mance education, sharing the joy of singing a difference for those who hope for a better future cappella four-part harmony. Plan to attend our while awaiting a kidney transplant. Register at guest night (recruitment night) Sept. 15, at 7 www.kidneywalkbc.ca p.m. in our rehearsal space at Ridgeview Church community support volunteers The on Springfield and Hollywood Rds., Kelowna. Family Resource Centre is accepting applicaPrepare to be amazed! Contact Joan at 778-755- tions for Community Support Volunteer training 0562 to RSVP or get more information. See us at Oct. 6 to April 26, 2016. CSVs are trained lay counsellors who assist clients whose needs do www.whitesailschorus.com. be an informed voter in october’s not necessarily require a professional counselelection Join us at SENS’ Environmental lor but who would benefit from the support of All Candidates Forum Sept. 24 from 7 to 9:30 a skilled volunteer — managing life issues such p.m., Vernon Schubert Centre, to meet the can- as grief & loss, life transitions, unemployment didates and learn how they have answered envi- and relationship issues. Comprehensive training ronmentally related questions. What “green” emphasizes development of communication and questions do you want to ask that will support support skills. For info or to download applicalocal and national quality of life? Sponsor is tion, visit www.vernonfrc.ca or call Karen at the Sustainable Environment Network Society, 250-545-3390 ext. 215. healing after suicide loss support www.sensociety.org. okanagan science centre needs group We are currently taking registrations items for camps We need the following for the fall Healing After Suicide Loss Support donated items for our summer camps: toilet and/ Group. The group is tentatively scheduled to start or paper towel rolls, thick plastic mayonnaise Oct. 6. This group will run for eight weeks and jars — we don’t need the lids — and empty water meet every Tuesday evening at Canadian Mental bottles. Donations can be dropped off at the OSC Health, Vernon branch. Trained professionals and during our open hours Monday to Friday 10 a.m. peers facilitate this support group for those who to 5 pm and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thank have lost a loved one to suicide. It is offered at no cost by the Suicide Prevention Committee of you in advance — it is greatly appreciated. volunteers needed for powwow Vernon. If you would like more information or to Seventh Annual Powwow Youth Exhibition Sept. register, contact Betty Bates at 250-275-8062 ext.

24 at Okanagan College from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. 4 or email betty.bates@cmha.bc.ca You can also in the courtyard of the Kelowna campus of pick up our brochure at Canadian Mental Health Okanagan College. For anyone who would like (3100 – 28th Ave.). to hear more on the etiquette of powwows, we square dancing begins Beginners’ classes are hosting a pre-powwow seminar Sept. 16 at start Oct. 8 at the Halina Centre, 7 - 9 p.m., for 11:30 a.m. in B313 Vernon Aboriginal student those who want to check it out. Mainstream, expecenter, Okanagan College. If you are interested, rienced dancers start Oct. 7 at Knox Presbyterian please contact Marilyn Alexis (education advisor, Church. Visitors welcome.

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Orchestra finds a home with Love The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra brings its world of sound to an outdoor concert on Pottery Road in Vernon Kristin Froneman Morning Star Staff

Those who live east along Vernon’s Pottery Road, just outside of the city limits, may have heard the distinctive sound of music that has emitted into the summer air.

Listen carefully on certain nights and you can hear the sigh of strings being pulled along by a bow, an arpeggio of a flamenco guitar, or the thump of a hand drum.

As live music venues become harder to come by, house concerts have become a popular way to see a live show. In Vernon, there’s an old yellow farmhouse with outbuildings, used as art and yoga studios, that has become a popular stop for travelling minstrels.

Owners Neil and Sherrie Erickson, a visual artist and musician and yoga instructor, respectively, have opened their home, namely their yard, to host musicians from as far as Spain, Los Angeles and Toronto, and now one of B.C.’s most respected bands is coming back to share the love there on Aug. 29.

The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, whose new album, Love, is about to be released, are no strangers to house concerts and have played Pottery Road on a few occasions.

“I love that place. There’s this big yard and stage,” said Mockingbird multi-instrumentalist Ian Griffiths. “It’s interesting playing house shows; some have become a regular venue. We were the first band to play there and now there are a queue of bands that stop on a tour.

“At one place, in Gravenhurst, Sask., the brother of the owner told me he met his wife at our show. We’re making music and babies!”

Griffiths is responsible for many of those unusual sounds you hear at a Tequila Mockingbird show. He plays flamenco guitar, accordion, and something called the shruti box, which he learned while studying classical Indian music in Varanasi, India, a place where Hindus bring their dead to be cremated.

“There are enormous funeral pyres to burn the bodies, and the ashes are thrown into the Ganges. Seeing that on a day-today basis while studying haunting kinds of music brought a particular energy,” he said.

the tequila mockingbird orchestra floats into Vernon to play an outdoor house concert at Pottery road aug. 29.

Griffiths studied the harmonium, otherwise known as a pump organ, while in India.

“My brother gifted me a harmonium... I do use it quite a bit at home, but not with the group. The harmonium and accordion are closely related - the keyboard is identical,” he said. “What you do is slightly different. It has an oral tradition in that whatever you play, you sing it. It makes you conscious of what you are playing, making the sounds with your mouth and the instrument.”

Griffiths was presented with the shruti just before the end of his trip. He describes the instrument as a “drone machine” that traditionally works on a system of bellows.

“It just makes two notes. You pump the bellows and there’s a one-way valve that keeps the positive pressure that makes the two notes make constant sounds.”

Griffiths brought the shruti back with him to introduce to his fellow Mockingbirds.

“It took me 50 hours to get back from India due to delays. When I got back, I slept 20 hours. It felt amazing when I woke up, home to all the people I love and excited to make music together again. We don’t live in the same city anymore, so when we get together we catch up on what everyone has been doing.”

Hailing from the small town of Hinton, Alta. Griffiths has always had an interest in travel. He moved away from Hinton the day after he graduated and lived in Australia,

before he returned to Canada to attend the University of Victoria. He later moved to Spain for a few years, where he was introduced to accordion and flamenco guitar.

His meeting with Mockingbird drummer Paul Wolda, who has lived in Ecuador and grew up playing African hand drums and has played with Nigerian djembe master Babatunde Olatunji, started out as sort of an ex-love triangle.

“I came back with my Spanish ex-girlfriend who Paul became interested in,” explained Griffiths, adding the girlfriend ended up going back to Spain, leaving the two men to their music.

“When we met, I was playing flamenco guitar and we decided to play in an underground open mic in Victoria - him on djembe and me on flamenco guitar. The venue was literally underground. It ended up being closed after it was discovered the owners didn’t have a liquor license. Quite a few bands began at that same open mic in 2006. We started picking up members from the open mic.”

Although Griffiths and Wolda remain a constant, the band’s lineup has changed a few times over the course of the past nine years.

“Everybody in the band has travelled quite a bit. When Kurt (Loewen, guitar player) joined the band, he had travelled in South and North America. All this has influenced our sound,” said Griffiths.

That sound has made its way onto the

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Mockingbird’s last three albums, and is an influence on the band’s new album, Love.

“There is nothing on the record that is traditional. There is not much classical Indian, but what I brought back is influenced by that tradition,” said Griffiths.

“Various members had works basically done that they had been working on. Kurt had a bunch of songs, I did, and Mack (Shields, the band’s fiddler) did. They changed as soon as the group got their hands on them.”

Love was recorded on Quadra Island and engineered and produced by Emily Bachynski of Girl from the Bitter North studios.

“Our friend has a big property and big house on the island. Emily brought her mobile studio to the site. She is also a live sound tech, and has encountered some misogyny, but her skills and attitude help her rise above because she’s damn good at what she does,” said Griffiths.

Audiences across the country will be able to hear the songs from Love, including new single Funeral Song, played live when the Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra embarks on a 25-date tour of Western Canada.

The band stops at 964 Pottery Rd., Aug. 29. Gates open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at the Bean Scene and Record City Kelectibles in downtown Vernon. For more info, contact Sherrie at 250-260-0878 or sherrie@potteryroadyoga.com. Bring a blanket and chair to sit on.

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ichard Reed is a genius inventor who, as a boy, creates a teleporter that transports objects away, never to return.

As a teenager he reveals his improved teleporter that can now return the objects transported, although slightly damaged. His teachers think his machine is fraudulent, but he is recruited by the Baxter Institute, given a team, a budget and asked to build a larger machine with the goal of transporting humans.

Soon, Reed and his team will transport themselves to another dimension and return with strange superpowers. Quite by accident, they will become the Fantastic Four and the fifth will become the villainous Dr. Doom.

We say, “Whistle note, descending, followed by sound of plane crashing into ground.”

TAYLOR: This movie was the second film written and directed by Josh Trank (Chronicle). I think that Trank’s limited experience, especially with big budgets, fed into its failure, but he’s not entirely to blame, despite also writing it.

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tion to the characters and the universe(s) in which they live is full of mystery and meaning. Superman has his Krypton backstory, Batman has his revenge issues, Spiderman is a teenager, etc. The biggest problem with the Fantastic Four is that their inception seems to be an afterthought in an over-saturated market. It needn’t exist.

HOWE: And here I thought The Incredible Hulk with Eric Bana or The Green Lantern with

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Ryan Reynolds were bad. Everything about Fantastic Four is wrong: the choice of actors, the storyline, the acting, the look of the movie, the use or really the lack of the use of villain Dr. Doom, I could go on and on. I am disappointed with Marvel.

They have released some great movies in the last couple of years.

This is a huge letdown.

The only two positive things I can suss out are that it’s only 90 minutes long and it didn’t rip me off an extra three bucks for 3D. TAYLOR: With endless dull sets, a bleak alien desert, disinterested friends who seem to only reluctantly acknowledge their feelings, and an overall depressing saturation, Four comes across as

a serious bummer. I’m all for dark tones, but I more enjoyed (and I use that word reluctantly) the mood of the Fantastic Four film that came out a mere eight years ago. Where it took fantastic characters and put them in the real world, this film keeps them in the dark and inaccessible. Although the special effects were greatly improved upon and The Thing looks realistic, nobody cares, especially me. Too little, too late, bad timing, unnecessary and just plain bad.

HOWE: I’m not going to waste anymore of my time on this drivel. If I were you, I wouldn’t be bothered with it, but if after reading this you still want to go see it, do so because you want to see

a trainwreck, then you won’t be disappointed.

Instead, you could go see Antman or Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.

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The Elizabeth Scott Vocal/Choral Bursary commitee is presenting an award to another talented young singer.

Sidney Cummings, of Armstrong, will be starting her studies at the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria in September.

Like previous winners of the bursary, Cummings’ dream has been to make the performing arts her career.

A graduate of Pleasant Valley Secondary School, she achieved the highest mark in B.C. for both her Grade 6 and 7 Royal Conservatory exams, for which she received a gold medal, and was subsequently honoured with a Recognition of Excellence award from the City of Armstrong.

Cummings has studied classical voice for the past 10 years with Terry Logan and also sung in Logan’s allfemale choir Chantant.

Her solo roles have included being a guest soloist with the Aura Chamber Choir and the Vernon Community Singers. She was also judged best-of-the-fest at the 2014 Shuswap Music Festival.

Besides her vocal commitments, which include singing O Canada at local lacrosse and hockey games, Cummings has had a very full school life involving basketball, adrenaline dance team, honour roll standings in both Grades 11 and 12, and as a student teaching assistant in her physical education class.

She has also taken part in community activities such as singing at Abbeyfield House and being a youth group leader with Young Life, Canada, where she mentored relationships with other youth.

Her letters of reference all refer to her admirable attributes.

“She is inspirational, helpful, independent, bright, caring, honest, friendly, creative and extremely responsible,” said PVSS principal Abass El Gazzar.

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It is always good to have a backup plan. This week, we have been looking at New Minor Forcing. After one of a minor - one of a major - one no-trump, two of the unbid minor by the responder is artificial, promises at least game-invitational values, and asks opener for more information. Most of the time, responder has a fivecard major and is hoping

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It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Yee on August 5th at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary. Shirley was courageous and determined over her 7 year battle which provided wonderful extra years with her family and many lasting memories. Shirley was born June 19th, 1947 in Brandon Manitoba and predeceased by her mother Mary Beaumont in September of 2014 and father Roy Beaumont in October of 1997.

Shirley is survived by her husband and constant companion Wee, her loving children, daughter Velvet Beaumont, partner Shelley, and son Derek Coffyne, wife Yoshika and Shirley’s instant smile ignitor’s, grandchildren Roy, Reano and Raela.

Her determination and hard work ethic was exhibited in working a full time day job and going to school at night to graduate with her CMA designation. Her kind heart, honesty, morals and sense of caring traits live on in her children and grandchildren. Her fun loving, social graces and strong fashion and decorating sense endeared her to family and the many friends she amassed over the years, ranging from fellow travellers, the “Bridge Girls� to her Calgary Stampede family.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wendy Louise Johnson on July 27, 2015. She leaves behind her sisters; Judi Levang and Linda (Ken) Winnick; sisterin-laws Jan Levang and Char Brown; brother-inlaw Jack Johnson; daughter Alicia (Kevin) Hargrave and grandsons Jonah and Dayton; son Tyler (Janna Cummings) Johnson; as well as nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Stephen Johnson, mother Audrey Levang, father Ken Levang and brother Dave Levang. Wendy was actively involved in the community as a member of the Downtown Vernon Association as well as with her employment with Picture Perfect and CMHA. She had numerous hobbies including gardening, interior design, art framing and design. She was a passionate supporter of the Whitecaps soccer, The Canadian National Women’s Team and the Vancouver Canucks. She was an avid reader, loved to cook, bake and can, as well as listen to music.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 at the Elks Hall (3103 30th Street, Vernon) from 1pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association (PO Box 1390 Stn Main, Vernon BC V1T 6N7) or the North Okanagan Hospice Society (3506 27th Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 1S4). You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca.

Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ÂŽ Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

FINLAYSON

We regret to announce the passing, at Polson Care Unit, on August 12, 2015 of Olive Bessie Finlayson, at the age of 87 years.

Olive was born in Saskatoon, and was a resident of Vancouver Island for 12 years prior to moving to Vernon in 1965. Olive loved fishing and dancing.

She participated in square-dancing and rounddancing for more than 30 years.

Olive was predeceased by one son, Neil. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of almost 65 years, Donald, and two other sons; James (Jackie) of Victoria, and Todd (Teresa) of Airdrie, Alberta.

Following her wishes, there will be no public service held. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends wishing to do so may make donations in memory of Olive to the charity of their choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com

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Aurel Robert 1932 - 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Aurel in Hospice House on August 8, 2015.

He will be forever missed by his loving wife Joyce of 54 years; son Dale; daughters Carol and Lisa; granddaughters Justine, Taiya and Morgan; sisters Florence, Jeannine (George Wilson), Celine and Denise (Farryl) along with many nieces, nephews and cousins and extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his brother Ray and sister Monique.

Aurel was a heavy duty mechanic and welder by trade. He loved fishing and hunting.

After retirement he and his wife Joyce enjoyed many vacations booked through Time Share, Cruises and various gambling trips.

Special thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Hospice House.

As for his request, a private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. Contributions in memory of Aurel may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice Society.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services.

Obituaries appearing in the Morning Star are also kept in a permanent archive on-lline.

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#1567 - Hank - Orange tabby, white bib/paws/tum., sht. hair, n. male. McLure Rd. off L & A Rd., BX area. Reward. #1568 - Storm - Black, sht. hair, few white hairs on chest, sp. female. End of Pottery Rd., foot of hill area. #1569 - Swiper - Brown tabby, stripes & spots, some white, 6 toes on all paws, sht. hair, young sp. female. Hofer Dr., nr.

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Reward. #1572 - Rou - Light grey, white bib/paws/tum., & on nose, sht. hair, small young n. male. Clerke Rd., Kal View Trailer Park, above OK College. Reward. #1575 - Dreamy - Light brown & grey, white bib, green eyes, long hair, (Persian), small female. 45th Ave., nr. Harwood School. Reward.

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June 20, 1930 - July 12, 2015

The family of Marie Smoliak sadly announces her sudden passing.

Marie was predeceased by her soulmate George; her mother Jean; father Walter; sister Nancy; brother John and infant son Andrew.

She will be deeply missed by her children: Jean, Annette, Steve (Donna), Carol and Violet (Dave); her sisters: Joyce, Stella (Bill), Emily, and Gloria (Paul); her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; her eight grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Service will be held at the Valleyview Memorial Gardens, 14644 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC on Sept. 5 at 11 am.

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Fred has been predeceased by his beloved wife, Lilo, in May 2012. He leaves to mourn his passing, son William Kitchener of Red Deer, Alberta; daughter Bonnie Joiner of Prince George, BC; granddaughter Angela Joiner; grandson William Kitchener Jr. and three great grandchildren. He will also be missed by his step-daughter Gudrun (Dieter) Mebius of Germany; sister Elaine (Nicky) Ladouceur of Goderich, Ontario and brother Robert (Dorothy) Kitchener of Cornwall, Ontario. Interment will take place at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Vernon, BC at11:30 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2015. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca.

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November 1 1933 - August 18 2014 Seven years have passed now, you've been busy in your home above. A million miles away, and yet we still feel your love. Your husband has come to see you, we all miss him, that's for sure. But we feel a little better, knowing you're giving him the guided tour. So take care of one another, time will take care of this great pain. Keep an eye on the horizon, we'll see you both again.

Forever remembered by wife Mary, daughter Elaine, son Steven, granddaughter Kim, many relatives and friends.

Remembered always by your loving family.

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LIQUOR STORE CLERK WANTED PART-TIME Must be 19+, honest, friendly, reliable and physically fit.

Knowledge of alcohol products and cashier experience are assets.

Serving it Right required.

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3914 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC

SCHOOL SECRETARY Shihiya School at Splatsin needs School Secretary.

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Must have DL and clean record.

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EARLY YEARS COORDINATOR Whitevalley Community Resource Centre requires a part-time (for maternity leave) Early Years Coordinator to be responsible for networking, planning, coordinating and implementing parent & tot programs in Lumby. Submit resumes to gjewitt@whitevalley.ca by Sept. 2/15.

For more info visit whitevalley.ca

SENIOR DROP IN FACILITATOR Whitevalley Community Resource Centre is accepting resumes for a Senior Drop In Facilitator. Experience working with seniors, volunteers, planning and project management required. Submit resumes to gjewitt@whitevalley.ca by Sept. 2/15.

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Finding My Way - Grief Support Group

Volunteer Opportunities

North Okanagan Hospice Society is offering a grief support group beginning September 30 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.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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In Memoriam In Loving Memory Of

Frederick James

Frederick James Kitchener passed away on August 7th, 2015 at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Fred was born on June 1st, 1932 in Montreal, Quebec to Frederick and Doris Kitchener.

Fred joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1950, serving as a draftsman in construction engineering until 1960. Upon his release he had a long career with the Department of Public Works. During those years with the Department of Public Works, Fred’s skills as a draftsman can be found in many buildings constructed across Canada. While working in Ottawa, Fred married Elisabeth (Lilo) Harnum in January 1973.

In later years, he transferred to Edmonton. Upon retirement, Fred & Lilo moved to Vernon, BC where he resided until his passing.

US capable Class 1 Drivers required 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.

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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For more information, call Panadda @ 250-503-1800 ext: 200

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To donate In Memory or In Honour: online: www.cancer.ca or call: 250.542.0770 or mail to: #104 - 3402 27th Ave Vernon, BC V1T 1S1 Please include: Your name & address for tax receipt.

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Learn about our wide range of services and supports available to job seekers such as: • Self-serve resource centres • Self-employment services • One-to-one employment support • Placement and training services • Workshops • Apprenticeship supports

Community Futures 3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon, BC Tel: 250-545-2215 ext 230 Email: info@futuresbc.com www.futuresbc.com

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(Part Time) Reporting to the Director, Recreation Services, this position provides cashiering, clerical, typing, and reception work under limited supervision, at the Recreation Services offices.

Closing date is August 20, 2015. Please quote competition # 76-COV-15.

DECK LEADER

(Part Time) Reporting to the Director, Recreation Services, this position involves instructing classes for children and adults in all levels of swimming in the indoor pool and performs normal lifeguard duties. This position provides guidance on deck when necessary.

Closing date is August 20, 2015. Please quote competition # 77-COV-15.

LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR

(Part Time) Reporting to the Director, Recreation Services, this position involves instructing classes for children and adults in all levels of swimming in the indoor pool and performs normal lifeguard duties.

Closing date is August 20, 2015. Please quote competition # 78-COV-15.

DATA ENTRY CLERK

(Part Time) Reporting to the Manager, Revenue Services, this position processes information from source documents into the accounting system and verifies the accuracy of data input.

Closing date is August 20, 2015. Please quote competition # 79-COV-15.

RCMP CLERICAL

(Part Time) On call Reporting to the General Manager, Municipal Support Services - RCMP, the primary duties consist of the operation of switchboard, clerical and reception work with considerable public contact. This is a part-time, on call position that encompasses providing relief for three positions.

Closing date is August 20, 2015. Please quote competition # 80-COV-15.

CPIC OPERATOR

(Temporary) Reporting to the Manager, Records/Client Services, this position involves a high percentage of data input into the national Canadian Police Info Centre (CPIC) computer application as well as the operation of PRIME computer applications.

Closing date is August 20, 2015. Please quote competition # 81-COV-15.

MANAGER, OPERATIONS SUPPORT & PRIME CO-ORDINATOR

(Exempt) Reporting to the General Manager Municipal Support Services – RCMP, the Manager Operations Support & PRIME Coordinator is responsible for all facets of the Police Records Information Management Environment (PRIME) operating system including implementation and ongoing maintenance. This includes the development and maintenance of the Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP Detachment’s workflow, business processes, and detachment level policy as it relates to PRIME. The incumbent is responsible for managing the Watch Clerk and Exhibit units in providing support to the operational RCMP investigators of the Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP Detachment.

Closing date is August 21, 2015. Please quote competition # 82-COV-15.

BUILDING INSPECTOR

(Regular) Reporting to the Manager, Building and Inspections, this position provides enforcement and administration services related to the City Building and other development related bylaws.

Closing date is August 24, 2015. Please quote competition # 83-COV-15.

Apply in person with Resume to 6230 Pleasant Valley Rd - Or fax resume to 250-558-3933

RECEPTIONIST POSITION

Please apply within @ 3604 32 St. Call 250 308 8044 / 250 308 2646 Ask for Charlie or Sean.

Or call the restaurant 250 558 0669.

MQN Architects & Interiors are seeking a receptionist/ office administrator for our busy office. Knowledge of Microsoft office required. Candidate must work well in a team environment and have a positive attitude.

Please apply in person at Suite 100 – 3313 32nd Avenue or email your resume to jobs@mqn.ca.

DISPATCHER/COLLECTIONS/OFFICE WORKER REQUIRED

for busy electrical, plumbing and gas fitting service company in Vernon.

Full time Monday to Friday.

Customer service skills a must.

Email resume to aslan@aslanservices.ca

SWAN LAKE NURSERYLAND FRUIT MARKET & GARDEN CENTRE

Produce Department Swan Lake Nurseryland is a local, family owned business serving the Greater Vernon and Area communities for over 50 years. We are currently accepting resumes for employment in our Produce Department starting early September 2015.

The ideal candidate has experience in the primary duties of a Produce Clerk: • Providing exceptional customer service.

• Maintaining freshness and stocking levels of fruits and vegetables for display.

• Packaging produce for sale.

• Maintaining cleanliness of the sales and storage areas.

• Forklift Certification would be an asset.

The position requires the candidate to be physically fit and capable of lifting heavy items on a constant basis.

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

Fixed Operations Manager Vernon Toyota Scion is seeking a dynamic leader to take on the Fixed Operations role. Core responsibilities will include strategic planning, leading a crew of 20 employees and leading an industry best customer service process. The Fixed Operations Manager will report directly to the Dealer Principal and be accountable for all aspects of the service and parts departments. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance incentives and benefits.

Please apply in person to Marty Steele, Dealer Principal, Vernon Toyota Scion, or email cover letter and resume to jobs@vernontoyota.com or fax: 250-545-0662.

EMPLOY! Positions Now Available This award winning, federally funded youth employment program, is currently accepting applications for their next program. The 9week program offers eligible unemployed youth, ages 16 – 30, paid attendance, valuable employability skills and certifications, and a paid work experience.

Drop by now and make an appointment with a Case Manager at the Community Futures WorkBC Resource Centre, at 3105 - 33rd Street in downtown Vernon … or call (250) 545-2215 ext 230.

Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job descriptions and method of application.

Until there's a cure, there's us.

With our increase in business we require line cooks and dishwashers to compliment our strong existing professionals.

The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative

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.

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Joey’s Seafood Restaurant is seeking F/T & P/T cooks. Exp an asset but not nec. Will train the right candidate. Must be available days, evenings & weekends. Please apply in person w/resume: 905-4400 32 St (Vernon Square)

Home cleaning position, experience and vehicle required.

Monday-Friday 250-558-0840

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“Become A Health Care Assistant” Recession-proof yourself!

Did you know there is a critical need for Health Care Workers in B.C.?

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requires part-time and on call CSW’s to support adults with developmental disabilities and a live in respite provider to provide vacation respite to a Homeshare provider.

CSW shifts include days, evenings and weekends.

Successful candidates will have post-secondary education, recent experience, first aid/CPR and a reliable vehicle. Experience with mental health issues is an asset.

Please forward resume with references to descokanagan@shaw.ca

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Longhorn Pub is seeking exp Servers. Must be able to work in a fast paced enviro. & deliver exceptional customer service. Previous exp. in a restaurant or as a bartender an asset. Must possess a Serving It Right certificate.

Competitive wage + benefit pkg. Please apply in person Attn: Christine w/resume at 4513 25th Ave, Vernon B.C.

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Dynamic auto recycling company located in Lumby BC is looking to add a few more team members to our growing company. These individuals must have some automotive experience and own tools. Starting wage at $18 per hour.

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Interior Freight & Bottle Depot has a F/T opportunity available immediately.

Competitive Wage & Benefits Package!

Please apply in person at 4205 24th Ave. Vernon

PHOTOGRAPHER REQ’D for School Photography. Contract Position Aug. 23-Nov.15. Must have reliable car, computer skills. Some overnight travel req’d. Training & equip. provided. Email your resume to: peter@mountainwest.ca

Starts in September 2015!

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JOURNEYMAN Automotive Technician. CVIP inspector and exhaust exp. are assets.

Wages based on exp. Apply in person at 4405-27th St or at bbmacvernon@gmail.com MACHINIST JOURNEYMAN NEEDED ASAP! Permanent full time in a Kamloops Machine Shop! Competitive wage and benefit package. Fax resume to 250-828-9498 or email it to cir@telus.net

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

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Merchandise for Sale

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

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WATERFRONT Year round 2 bdrm., fully furnished, like new. Granite counters, FS, DW, WD, close to town by Paddlewheel Park, right on the beach. $1200/mo. Sorry NS, NP.

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Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

Misc. Wanted Canadian, US and World Coins; entire coin collections.

Gold and Silver coins, Jewelry, Bars, Militaria of any kind, badges, medals, uniforms etc.

Simon’s Coins 2906-32 ST. 250-308-1522 Client parking available behind building.

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Sets, Paper $ etc Call Chad at 250-863-3082 Wanted: Kash for copper/ brass- radiators, wire, plumbing. Also clean up yards/metal haul away. 250-546-3556

Real Estate For Sale By Owner

Next to Kin Beach Upgraded Kitchen 3 bedrooms + Den Priced to sell @ $59,900 Call 250-550-5550 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888

Houses For Sale

DISTRESS SALES

2nd floor above Vernon Optical. Good location, elevator. Newer, neat & clean, already divided into offices. 1200 sq. ft., private washrooms, parking for staff and customers. $1,000/mo. plus triple net.

Available immediately.

250-542-5580 Duplex / 4 Plex 4bdrm 2ba n/s, n/p, close to school, town. $1500/mo + util.

Av Aug 1 or 15. 250-938-0738 Older 2bdrm in 6-plex near hospital, includes f/s - no laundry, utilities extra.

N/P, N/Drugs $600 250-308-8500

Housesitting ACTIVE, responsible female senior looking to housesit Feb. & March 2016, Vernon area.

250-542-5067

Homes for Rent 3-BDRM, 2-BATH upper suite, $1300/mo, Avail SEPT 1, Pets welcome! 250-540-7695.

Avail now,1bdrm, clean, very private, suites mature, quiet person, no smoker, n/p $850 250-545-5841 AWESOME LAKEFRONT HOME Westside Rd. near Vernon. Oct 1-Apr 30. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished. $900/mo includes utilities, cable, WIFI. Call 403-705-3377 or email bfoster@lpi-group.com Lumby 4 bdrm house, fenced yard, n/s, $800 + util., Avail now. 250-547-2003 MOBILE home avail. in Enderby. 2 bed, addition, deck, porch. W/D, NS, NP, 55+yr. ramp access. Avail. Sept 1 or sooner if required, $690.+ DD Teresa 604-302-7718

Motels,Hotels 1Bdrm, n/s, kitchenette, $350 wk, $660 long term monthly, 1 person. 250-558-6837

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2011 Ford F350 Crew Cab Longbox 4x4, 6.2l gas, XLT auto, tow package, a/c, cruise, tilt, p/w, p/l, 106,000 kms, good tires, $19,900 obo 1-250546-0994 or 1-250-503-4504

1bdrm, D.T. $500 incl.util. furniture, cable.

N/P, N/S. 250-549-0644 Large bed sitting room, in seniors home near Kin Beach senior 65 yrs + 250-549-7219

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on most cellular networks.

Boats

Townhouses

2015 Boreal/Compass 12’ red/white Kayak, c/w paddle, lifejacket, 2-wheel carrier, roof rack, etc,etc, 2 months old used twice. Will sell for $1500.

(250)558-8958

3bdrm + den, 1.5bath, walk to schools/shops, ns/np $1100.

Avail Sept 1. 250-307-0548

Transportation

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Auto Accessories/Parts

Legal Notices DID YOU WITNESS A PEDESTRIAN/MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT on the south side of KALAMALKA Road near McCLOUNIE Road in COLDSTREAM On June 23, 2015 around noon. If you have any information please call: Crosby Lawyers 250-558-5790

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

250-542-2685.

Cars - Sports & Imports 2002 Honda S2000 Convertible, pearl black, red leather, full load, original rare find. 84,000k’s, winter stored, 1 owner for 12 yrs. $21,900.

250-545-0840

I, MANOJ KUMAR father of AKSHITA KUMARI, holder of Indian Passport No. J4783789, issued at New Delhi on 02/12/2010, permanent resident of RZC-3/113 MAHAVIR ENCLAVE NEW DELHI-110045 and presently residing at 207-3904 32 ST VERNON BC V1T5P1 do hereby change my daughter name from AKSHITA KUMARI to AKSHITA KHANDSIA, with immediate effect.

Motorcycles 2003 Harley Ultra Classic 100th Anniversary, Gun metal pearl grey. Baker 6 speed.

Loaded. New tires & brakes.

Only 42,000 kms. Very impressive. $15,900. 250-3099673

#11AAA Automotive recycling will meet or beat all competitors cash offers for your scrap vehicles. (250)808-1894

I, MANOJ KUMAR father of SAKSHAM KUMAR, holder of Indian Passport No. J4783792, issued at New Delhi on 02/12/2010, permanent resident of RZC-3/113 MAHAVIR ENCLAVE NEW DELHI-110045 and presently residing at 207-3904 32 ST VERNON BC V1T5P1 do hereby change my son name from SAKSHAM KUMAR to SAKSHAM KUMAR KHANDSIA, with immediate effect.

Homes for Rent

Homes for Rent

Recreational/Sale 1999 Nomad travel trailer, 24’ light weight, full bathroom, sleeps 6, bunk beds. Pull type.

Asking $8700. 250-545-5660.

Scrap Car Removal

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R entals V ernon.com #101-2901 32 St., Vernon

Senior Assisted Living

250-550-2120

Senior Assisted Living

Beautiful One Bedroom Suite Available. Rent includes all meals, utilities, housekeeping & activities. $2,995/mo.

Bachelor Garden Suite Available.

Private patio and entrance. $2,600/mo.

ictorian Retirement Residence

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www.victorianvernon.com

3306 22nd St • 250-545-0470

Apt/Condo for Rent

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Brookside Garden Rentals

Vernon

250-549-7258

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2 bdrm apt in older bldg, downtown location, clean & bright, f/s, heat & hot water incl., no pets, no smoking. $750. 250-308-8500.

Central 2bdrm, yard, 50+, small pet ok, n/s, RR, $680.+util. Apply at #3 or 6 3906 29th Ave.

Family Oriented Complex

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I, MANOJ KUMAR father of SAMARTH KUMAR, holder of Indian Passport No. J4783791, issued at New Delhi on 02/12/2010, permanent resident of RZC-3/113 MAHAVIR ENCLAVE NEW DELHI-110045 and presently residing at 207-3904 32 ST VERNON BC V1T5P1 do hereby change my son name from SAMARTH KUMAR to SAMARTH KUMAR KHANDSIA, with immediate effect.

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE I, Baldalip Thind & Ranjit Thind of 6530 Scott Rd Vernon, BC intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural LandCommission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, lot 2, sec 32, town 9, Dist lot 66, ODYD District plan 4488 and located at 6315 Tronson Rd. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, City of Vernon 3400 30th St, Vernon, BC V1T 5E6 by September 6, 2015.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Gordon Kenneth Bremner, Deceased, who died on the 28th day of June, 2015 are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor named hereunder at Box 783, Slave Lake, Alberta, T0G 2A0 on or before September 18, 2015, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Darlene Lois Rolph, Executor •

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Did you know? • Kidney Disease causes death in many people with diabetes and d high blood pressure, and raises the risk of a heart attack? • Healthy kidneys reduce the risk of heart attacks and high blood od pressure?

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VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 (VERNON)

1972 ATCO PORTABLE CLASSROOM

News Pipeline conditions revealed

Approximately 24’ x 40’

TOM FLETCHER

Portable will be sold “as is, where is”. Purchaser will be responsible for all removal and transportation costs. Portable must be removed by September 4, 2015.

Black Press

Note: sheet vinyl flooring contains asbestos

Portable may be viewed Wednesday August 19 @ 9am.

Contact John Tompson for location information.

John Tompson, Director of Facilities, School District No 22 (Vernon) 1401 – 15th Street, Vernon BC V1T 8S8 250-549-9211 or jtompson@sd22.bc.ca Sealed Bids to be submitted by Tuesday, August 25, 2015 @ 2pm.

The following must be included in the Bid: •

Bidders name, address & phone number

•

Bidders signature

•

Bid price excluding taxes

•

Deposit cheque or bank draft made out to School District No 22 in the amount of 50% of the bid price. PST will be calculated on the balance payable. (deposit cheques will be returned to unsuccessful bidders)

•

Envelope must be clearly marked “1972 Atco Portable Classroom” Attn: John Tompson or Jan Mills

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Bids to be received at School District No 22, 1401 – 15th Street, Vernon BC V1T 8S8

The National Energy Board has released a draft list of 145 conditions for approval of Kinder Morgan Canada’s oil pipeline expansion project, including environmental protection plans for land and marine operations.

Conditions include the possibility of dredging for the expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby, where the original Trans Mountain pipeline has delivered crude oil and refined products since 1953.

Kinder Morgan is proposing to twin the line to ramp up shipments of diluted bitumen from northern Alberta that

BLACK PRESS FILE PHOTO

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion work near Jasper, Alta. was completed in 2008. began intermittently in the late 1980s. The $5.4 billion expansion project would nearly triple the line’s capacity to 890,000

Thank You Vernon!

The family would like to take this time to express our sincere gratitude for all those that have expressed their condolences.

Words are not enough to describe how much Brenda cared for this Community and others.

We can take comfort in the legacy Brenda has left for us ... she could capture the beauty in everything; which you can clearly see in her award winning photography.

Brenda appreciated making memories, took great pride in her work and business, and loved with all of her heart.

Rhonda Becker has been assisting Brenda during her illness and will continue to run the business with the utmost care as Brenda would have wanted and worked so hard to build. We thank you for your overwhelming support.

Sincerely, from all of her family.

barrels per day, resulting in a seven-fold increase in oil tankers entering and leaving Vancouver harbour.

Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson said Thursday the company will be seeking clarification on the timing of some of the conditions, and will file its comments to the NEB review panel Aug. 20.

Most major conditions, including plans for watercourse crossings along the route, are to be filed at least 90 days before construction begins.

“Our initial review of the draft conditions is that they are rigorous but achievable,” said Anderson.

NEB hearings are to resume Aug. 24, where the B.C. government is expected to formalize its position, based on Premier Christy Clark’s five conditions for new heavy oil pipelines. They include a “world-class” spill response capability on land and sea, approval and benefit sharing by

affected First Nations, and a still-undefined “fair share” of benefits for the province.

Those conditions were included in B.C.’s position opposing the Enbridge Northern Gateway project, which the federal government approved with its own list of more than 200 conditions. The province does not have authority to veto either pipeline project, as each would run from Alberta to B.C. Draft conditions for Trans Mountain include identification of all sites on the proposed second line affected by earthquake, including the “Holocene for Sumas Fault, Vedder Mountain Fault, Fraser RiverStraight Creek Fault and Rocky Mountain Trench, as well as other possible hidden faults.”

Conditions also include submitting records of landowner consultation on the route, and a plan for aboriginal participation in monitoring construction.

Kizzy’s Happy Feet Foot Care Advanced Foot Care Nurse Specializing in Diabetic & Senior Foot Care Ingrown Thick Fungal Nails Corns Calluses Krystal Armbruster LPN 778.212.0067 I will come to your home!

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Melitta Coffee Pods

Hot House Grown in BC 2.82/kg

Boneless, skinless 13.18/kg

Selected Varieties.

Pkg of 12.

128

BIG

lblb.

Seedless Red Grapes Grown in California.

4.37/kg

1

98 lb lb.

BAKERY Alpine Grain Bread IN-STORE BAKED

FRESH

BAKERY

238

450 g

ea.

DELI

DELI

68

Reser’s

lb.lb

Fresh Pork Shoulder Butt Steaks 5.47/kg

498 lb lb ea.

Western Family Spring Water

BIG

2

48

12 x 500 ml

5

2$

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Thursday, Friday and Saturday FRESH FRESH

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FRESH

BAKERY BAKERY

White or 60% Whole Wheat

for

2

DELI

FRESH

DELI

Greek House Pita Bread Schneider’s 48 Plain or Multigrain 400 g

BAKERY

2

DELI

FRESH

Macaroni Salad, Potato Salad or ¢ Coleslaw /100g

598

3

ea.

FRESH

Greek House Tzatziki $ or Hummus 227 g

ea

DELI

400 ea

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