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Some special elves are The mission will also be ensuring Christmas is a festive decorated. time for those in need.

About 180 to 200 people are Rob Ellis, with Relish expected to sit down at 4:30 Transport, and p.m. for roast beef and Jim Tennant, from ham.

Save-On Foods, are “There’s also putting together a enough to make sandfull Christmas Eve wiches for a couple of meal for Upper days,” said Anderson.

Room Mission cliFor many of the ents Thursday. clients, the dinner is “The communitheir opportunity to Lisa Anderson ty support is woncelebrate Christmas. derful,” said Lisa “It’s their family,” Anderson, URM’s director of Anderson said of the people resource development. who frequent the agency. “To Tennant and Save-On are have dinner and everyone providing the food and Ellis is come together, is really special.” pulling together the volunteers Besides the Christmas Eve for the celebration. dinner, Upper Room Mission “They will do the prep will also serve a Christmas Day work, cook and do everything brunch from 11 a.m. to noon else,” said Anderson. “Our vol- on Friday.

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Enderby drives food bank support RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Public support is strong for Enderby’s reorganized food bank.

Firefighters held their Christmas food drive Sunday, with all non-perishable items donated to the Feed Enderby and District Food Bank.

“There was a really good response which is amazing because we’ve pushed things (donations) pretty hard,” said Scott Hemenway, Feed Enderby chairperson.

The fire truck was kept busy as it made the rounds collecting food. Santa Claus was also aboard and he spent time collecting Christmas wish lists.

“It was awesome. We had around 120 kids and a whole bunch of food,” said Kevin Alstad, fire chief.

Shelves were also bolstered recently by the Realtors Food Drive and the production team behind Go With Me held a raffle for the food bank.

Hemenway isn’t surprised by the generosity of residents.

“We’re seeing what people always do.

They give to the food bank,” he said.

“All of this helps tremendously. I’m encouraged by the spirit of the community.”

Feed Enderby was formed this fall after the Salvation Army withdrew from operat-

ing the food bank.

The goal is to establish stable funding.

“The city is looking at what it can do to help and I hope Area F (regional district) can help,” said Hemenway.

“Other organizations are also being considered.”

Feed Enderby could possibly operate with a $40,000 annual budget.

Currently, residents can access a food hamper every 60 days but that timeline may shrink if financial resources are available.

“We will evaluate the policy in February and make a decision for March,” said Hemenway.

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Compensation has trustees divided KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff

Vernon School District trustees are divided over their pay.

While some trustees feel a rise in annual indemnity is long overdue, others feel that

paying themselves more sends the wrong message.

“I would like to have us stay at our current level,” said trustee Doris Squair.

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Trustees approved an increase in annual indemnity, but the vote was not unanimous.

“I think the way this is set up right now is we compare ourselves with a cohort group of school districts across the province and so this way it gives us an average of the cohort, which is still less than the average in the province,” said trustee Robert Lee. Earlier this year, the board established a group of school districts to compare trustee indemnities — New Westminster, West Vancouver, Sooke, Saanich, Comox Valley and Cowichan Valley.

The average is $17,673 for chair, $15,883 for vice-chair and $14,958 for trustee. In Vernon, trustees earn an annual indemnity of $13,424, vice-chairperson earns $13,424 plus an extra $1,228 in expense allow-

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Trustees were asked to vote on a motion to increase the indemnity to $17,707 for chair, which includes $2,749 for allowance; $16,186 for vice-chair, which includes $1,228 for allowance; and $14,958 for trustees.

“I think the general public expects us to work for what we’re doing and this is not a salary because nobody would work for those wages,” said Lee. Squair opposed the

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“I was not in favour of this motion last year and I am strongly not in favour this year because we have employees in our district that have not received a wage and I’m ashamed that I’m even asking for this, when people have gone for years without and they work 365 days a year, not a term of three or four years,” she said.

Kelly Smith, board chairperson, also spoke against the motion.

“I am agreeing with trustee Squair that we do have employee groups who still have not had a raise in many years and I must speak against it,” she said.

Supporting the motion, trustee Lisa De Boer says the board looked at what was fair “I don’t think the compensation drives whether you become a trustee or not, but I think there is some

level of value put on the time that’s put into this process and I believe it’s appropriate that we catch ourselves up,” she said. “While it’s painful at this current time, I believe it’s appropriate to even encourage down the road individuals in the community to maybe come forward and be a trustee.”

Lee said it’s important to remember that an indemnity is not a salary.

“I value school district staff — teachers and non-teachers — but I don’t think we can tie ourselves to the fact that just because they do not receive an increase, we shouldn’t. If you want to speak about how that is affecting us, all of us should take zero because therefore that would not be a problem at all.”

Squair said trustees all knew what they were getting into when they allowed their name to stand for election.

“Though I’m not going to change your mind, we didn’t come into this blindly, we all sacrificed our personal time and that was not the point of coming into this position, our point was to be there for the children first,” she said.

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Bells still ringing RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

JENNIFER SMITH Morning Star Staff

A Vernon couple’s stockings have been stuffed with cash this Christmas.

Diana Cools and Neil Remsbery are the winners of a $500,000 prize on the Lotto Max extra. The couple held off for more than a month before claiming the Nov. 6 prize.

“I never checked it at first, I had it in my purse for five days,” admits Cools, who purchased the ticket at the downtown Chevron gas station on 32nd Street.

It wasn’t until Remembrance Day that Cools checked the ticket, back at the Chevron.

“I didn’t believe them at all. I think I said, ‘No this isn’t right, you guys are joking around.’”

When she realized it was no joke, Cools called her partner of more than 35 years to share the news.

“I thought it was BS at first,” said Remsbery, who grew up in Coldstream and Vancouver.

“Then she handed the phone to the retail lady.”

Wanting to share the excitement with her partner, Cools decided to wait until he got home from his 10-week stint working in Alberta.

Cools, who grew up in Winfield, admits it wasn’t easy waiting to claim the prize.

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“It’s quite something, I could’ve lost it. It was in my messy purse.”

The couple drove to Kamloops to claim their prize Tuesday at the B.C. Lottery Corporation office.

The couple have no children, but have several pets they’ve been spoiling.

“When I found out, the next place I went was Safeway and bought some groceries and to the fish section and bought the cats an expensive can of sockeye salmon,” said Cools.

They are still waiting for the news to sink in and aren’t sure yet what they might spend their winnings on.

“We’re kind of still in a daze,” said Cools, who looks after their acreage while Remsbery works for a pipeline outfit.

Although there is one item that they are eager to pick up.

“Now I can get free cheques at the bank,” said Cools, who was recently informed that if you have $100,000 or more in the bank you aren’t charged for cheques.

This is the second win for the couple, who are regular lottery players, after collecting $50,000 in 1993 on the BC/49.

Since good things usually come in threes, they are hoping to make another trip to Kamloops soon.

Tourists get off track at Sovereign RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff

Four tourists were cold but otherwise unhurt after getting lost in the woods.

The Chinese visitors were snowshoeing at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre Sunday afternoon when they left a main trail and decided to go cross-country.

“That’s when they got into trou-

ble,” said Leigh Pearson, with Vernon Search and Rescue.

“They were not familiar with the area.”

Fortunately, there was cellular phone service and they were able to call the RCMP, who then contacted Vernon Search and Rescue at 5:10 p.m.

Sixteen members of the volunteer unit descended on the area and began the search.

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“We were able to call them and provide them with updates,” said Pearson, adding that his unit also used flares to help pinpoint the location of the snowshoers.

They were located at 8:45 p.m. and it took about half-an-hour for them to be taken out of the area.

B.C. Ambulance was on scene and while the four were cold, they were not injured.

Vernon’s food bank is continuing to look to the community for support.

As of Monday, the Salvation Army had raised $332,348 or 65 per cent of its $513,769 goal.

“We are ahead of last year but we are still a long ways from a break-even point,” said Capt.

Jean-Curtis Plante, adding that the tarPlante get was established because that’s what is required to run the food bank in 2016.

The fundraising campaign runs until Dec. 31.

“We feel encouraged with the community support,” said Plante.

“We will find a way to maximize those contributions. We don’t feel negative at all.”

Demand remains strong at the food bank, with about 1,000 people a month accessing hampers and other services.

“Our goal is to see people healthy and help them get back on their feet,” said Plante.

Christmas kettles are located around Vernon until Thursday.

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“It’s so visually appealing,” said Tanya Laing Gahr, communications officer.

Website redevelopment was approved by council in late 2014 and a budget of $125,000 was set aside.

“The old site was using outdated technology for formatting. Our staff understood the information on the site, but we were not presenting it in an effective way for residents to find and access,” said Laing Gahr.

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“People will find what they are looking for with greater ease.”

Residents can also subscribe to receive alerts on upcoming

city meetings, career opportunities and news releases.

Separate websites for recreation and economic development have been rolled into vernon.ca.

“Council wanted to focus on economic development and tourism so there is increased focus on that,” said Laing Gahr.

Vi c tor i a - b as e d Upanup Design Studios redeveloped the website and photographs were taken by Vernon’s Sproing Creative.

“They really tell the story of Vernon,” said Laing Gahr of the images.

The site also incorporates the city’s new Activate Life brand.

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The RCMP continue to search for a missing Vernon woman.

On Dec. 18, Aurelia Wedenig, 65, left a medical facility.

“Police are concerned for her safety and are requesting the public’s assistance in locating her so she can receive medical attention,” said Sgt. Mike Moyer, with the RCMP. Areas Wedenig is known to frequent have been visited but she has not been located.

She is described as five- Aurelia Wedenig foot-six and 149 pounds with green eyes, blond/grey hair and wire rim glasses. She has a mole on her right cheek and an Austrian accent.

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VCS is a learning academy targeting district-wide students with diverse and complex needs who were unsuccessful in classrooms that lean toward traditional practices, and home-schooled students who might prefer a learning opportunity that is more communal.

In expanding the program to include Grades 10 and 11, Rogers made a number of recommendations to the board, one of which is to ensure the program includes the new Ministry of Education graduation program and assessment procedure when they are implemented provincially.

Board chairperson Kelly Smith said trustees will consider expanding the program to Grade 12, but said parents will have to wait until next year for a decision.

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Sasges and Ondrik will visit every district elementary school in January to explain the program to potential students.

District superintendent Joe Rogers said new student intake will normally be limited to students entering Grades 7 and 8 to a minimum total enrolment of 80 and a maximum total enrolment of 90.

“We are at 56 to 57 students now, and I don’t think 80 will be difficult, but it will allow us to add a third teacher who has the same philosophical approach,” he said.

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Starting next fall, it will expand to include Grades 10 and 11.

In light of students’ and parents’ advocacy for continuation and expansion of the VCS, the Vernon School District commissioned consultant David Witt to conduct a review of the effectiveness of the program. In addition to six on-site observations in June, September, and October 2015, the review involved direct input from more than 20 students and more than 35 parents and other adults directly associated with VCS. At a recent district board meeting, Witt presented his report, where he made a number of recommenda-

tions, including the expansion of the program. As well, Witt — former superintendent of the North Okanagan Shuswap School District — recommended looking at expanding the program to Grade 12 by December 2016.

Trustees have given unanimous approval to the expansion of VCS to Grades 10 and 11.

VCS co-creators and teachers Murray Sasges and Kim Ondrik, along with a number of students and parents, were in attendance to hear the good news at last week’s board meeting.

“Have you budgeted for seat belts on your chairs because what you approved is not just the growth of the school but the response to a community that is asking for this,” said Sasges.

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Coldstream council voted Monday to lease the log house on Kalavista Drive to the Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake for a one-year trial.

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NOTICE TO SPALLUMCHEEN RESIDENTS The Municipal Hall will be closed over the holidays from December 24th, 2015 through January 3rd, 2016. The office will re-open for business on Monday January 4th, 2016. Operational procedures associated with this time of year, such as snow plowing, will be maintained by the Public Works Department throughout the period of the holiday closure.

EMERGENCY SERVICE Citizens may report emergency situations to the Township’s answering service by calling 250-546-3013.

COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE The first Regular Council meeting of 2016 will be held on Monday, January 18th, 2016. Notices of Council meetings are available at the Municipal Office and on the Township’s website. Council meetings are generally scheduled for the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers located at 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen, B.C. When Mondays fall on a statutory holiday the meeting will be held the following evening. The public is welcome to attend.

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Association grant for electrical upgrades, which are estimated at $7,000.

There will also be $500 spent on carpentry work in the kitchen.

SPrKL will be required to enter into the lease with the district before electrical upgrades begin.

“It may not be before Feb. 1 that we start paying rent,” said Maria Besso, with the society.

“Once the electrical upgrades get done, we can start planning for the 2016 lake monitoring season.”

The lease agreement is for just one year but Enns hopes there can be a long-term relationship between the district and SPrKL. “There’s a lot of positives that can come out of this,” he said.

All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road will be closed from Friday, December 25th through Sunday, January 3rd.

During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299.

Payments may be made online while the office is closed at https://ww3.regionaldistrict.com/.

We look forward to serving you again at 8:00 am, Monday, January 4th, 2016.

The Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre on Asquith Road in West Kelowna will be closed Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th and New Year’s Day Friday, January 1st.

and over a stone retaining wall before landing on its roof in a backyard of a home on Burton Road.

The driver, a 22-yearold Vernon woman, said she lost control around a corner on the icy roads.

Alcohol and speed were not factors.

The woman was not injured in the accident, which did cause significant damage to the vehicle.

Early Monday morning, a semi truck knocked over some barriers on the shoulder of Highway 6 near Pottery Road after sliding off the road.

The driver was not injured.

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Lavington group takes issue with results Morning Star Staff

While welcoming the action, members of a Lavington group are questioning the results from recent stack testing at the neighbouring Pinnacle pellet plant. “The Pinnacle stack testing is a requirement of the MOE, and we welcome finally some actual testing of emissions from this facility,� Lavington Is For Everyone states in a release.

But the group is questioning the sufficiency of the testing and data supplied, as well as an amendment of the Tolko Industries discharge permit, which it says is under review

by MOE. “LIFE for over a year called for stack testing of the Tolko planer mill stacks before changes to the emission treatment technology were made at that mill, and

for monitoring of our local air quality for a reasonable period of time before construction of the Pinnacle plant,� LIFE states.

Tom Coape-Arnold, a spokesperson for the group, says: “Since the Tolko planer cyclone emissions were never measured (despite community requests, which MOE and Tolko rejected) before changing the emission treatment at the Lavington mill, no one can say with certainty that there is an improvement in air quality in the airshed.�

The group maintains that total PM 2.5 emissions have actually gone up in the area, if the recent tests are compared to public information that Tolko submitted to Environment Canada. “Pinnacle and others appear to be confusing changes in per-

mitted maximum levels of discharge with data on actual discharges,� states LIFE in the press release. “Lavington LIFE continues to hold the position that there is no scientific evidence of air quality improvement since the opening of the pellet plant.�

Some residents are also complaining of a strong odour from Pinnacle during inversion or stagnant air conditions, increased truck and rail traffic and idling adjacent to Lavington Elementary, significantly greater light pollution, and continuing noise concerns. “The District of Coldstream needs to deal in an effective manner with these issues and has not,� states LIFE, which says it welcomes the recently installed air quality monitor at the

Lavington Fellowship Baptist Church,. “We cannot understand why monitoring has been going on for nearly a month, with no data as yet released to the public.�

LIFE is also concerned with the repeated deferrals of the appeal hearings under the Environmental Appeal Board legislation.

Hearings originally scheduled for September 2015, have been deferred twice at the request of the Ministry of Justice, and are now scheduled for April 2016. “LIFE continues to strongly support the appeal of the Pinnacle permit as launched by three of its members,� states the group. “LIFE’s position all along has been that scientific evidence, properly assembled and

Golf academy gets approval KATHERINE MORTIMER Morning Star Staff

Golf has been added to the rapidly growing list of academies in the Vernon School District, which give students a chance to pursue their passions while still maintaining their academic courses.

The board of trustees has approved the formation of a Golf Academy, with the pilot program to run February 2017 to June 2017. “It’s just another example of our flexible and creative education in our school district and the academies prove that point very well,� said trustee John Armstrong.

The program will enable Grade 11 and 12 student athletes to further their skills with the opportunity to balance their athletic and academic requirements. The program will be offered at no cost to the district with all fees and costs the responsibility of the academy.

The academy is geared towards students with previous golf experience, as this is not an introductory program. “The first part will start in February before the golf course opens and they’ll (academy students) operate a swing program in the elementary schools to teach the Grades 5 and 6 kids in PE, so they’ll

“It’s another example of our flexible education.�

Enderby residents involved in minor bylaw infractions can now take their disputes to an independent adjudicator.

B.C.’s bylaw adjudication program allows cities to manage most bylaw violations at the local level, using screening officers and independent adjudicators instead of relying on court resources. “It’s important for bylaws and related administration and enforcement to both be fair and be seen to be fair,� said Mayor Greg McCune.

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— John Armstrong actually be in school more during the first part of the program,� said district superintendent Joe Rogers. “When the golf course opens, they will be doing 1/2 days of golf and 1/2 days in the schools so they’ll rotate mornings and afternoons.�

The program will run through the Vernon Golf and Country Club, with Canadian Professional Golf Association professionals offering instruction.

The sport-specific, high-performance program gives students the opportunity to develop to their potential and will include technique, golf course management, competition, physical fitness and mental conditioning.

As well, students will receive both a PE credit and a work experience credit.

Bylaw process avoids court time Morning Star Staff

assessed should be at the core of any decisions by the Ministry of Environment to issue discharge permits. This is particularly true in valleys such as ours that are constrained air sheds.

The group insists it is supportive of jobs and the use of forest material in the local economy. “The central issue is not whether Pinnacle is using best available technologies or not, but whether our airshed is capable of receiving additional tonnes of particulate matter,� it states. “The evidence we have assembled indicates that it is not. Our Ministry of Environment should be protecting our health,

“The bylaw adjudication system furthers that sense of fairness by showing respect for disputants’ time and for the pocketbooks of all concerned. Just resolutions will still be the end result of disputes, but we’ll get there more quickly and save money along the way.�

The City of Enderby plans to use the system to handle minor bylaw offences like parking ticket disputes and enforce minor zoning, property maintenance, animal control, traffic, business licence and anti-noise bylaws.

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Dear Santa...

hings are a little hectic at the North Pole as Santa Claus gets ready for his global flight, spreading joy to one and all.

Adding to the pace are the last minute requests, including a few from the North Okanagan.

“We started a tradition in our family where we don’t give each other gifts, but instead make donations to different organizations on behalf of each other. There’s nothing more wonderful than seeing a receipt under the tree from someone letting me know that they’ve made a contribution in my name to someone that really needs it.” - Andrew Richard Rolke Allen, entertainer “Everyone knows what I want, it’s Brad Pitt.

My wish hasn’t been granted because I always end up on the naughty list.” - Dalvir Nahal, Vernon city councillor “Peace on Earth, brother, peace on Earth.” Darby Mills, lead singer of the Headpins “The Enderby food bank would love to find under the tree a magical box that when you open it up, it turns into a brand new resource building.” - Scott Hemenway, Feed Enderby and District Food Bank chairperson “Snow, pow, white abyss, neige, schnee... and a partridge buried in a snow-covered pear tree. Oh yeah, and lots of happy, smiling skiers and snowboarders.” - Brad Baker, Silver Star Mountain Resort operations director “My daughters once asked what I wanted for Christmas and I told them respect. I was told nope, sorry, is there anything else? Sadly, I still haven’t got what I asked for at Christmas, but I’m still trying.” - Byron Louis, Okanagan Indian Band chief “For the holiday season, the best gift of

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all under my tree would be all of my family members under one roof for Christmas.

Other gifts I’d like to find are, Barbara Ann Scott figure skates, a trip to Las Vegas to hear Celine Dion in concert and for all children to experience the happiness and joy of Christmas.

These are high expectations for Santa but that comes with age.” - Carol Wutzke, Vernon and District Immigrant Services Society executive director “For Christmas I would like to thank our donors, volunteers and everyone in our community who helps us make a difference in the lives of people with diverse abilities because together we do make a difference.” - Cindy Masters, Kindale Developmental Association development officer “I would like deep tracks in fresh fluff, sharp skates on fast ice, creamed-up coffee, food, fun, family and festival, warm boots with no holes and a woolly toque.” - Hank Cameron, Cherryville director “Taking the day off from work and spending the time with my family is the best gift I can have. I’m blessed to be able to do it.” - On Ouchs, Rice Box owner and philanthropist “To help with my fisheries file, I wish for a new species of fish that would eat only invasive species (zebra mussels, milfoil), is an excellent fighting fish for sport anglers and fine eating so we could contribute all those caught to help our food banks. I wish for a rich benefactor (the names Gates and Trump come to mind) to fund our highways projects, and perhaps if Mayor Akbal Mund and I wish hard enough, we will see increased parking in downtown Vernon.” - Mel Arnold, North OkanaganShuswap MP. No matter what you find under the tree, I wish you all a season full of peace and joy.

A very merry Christmas and all of the best during the new year.

Obviously some Vernon School District trustees are not worried about perception.

At the same time that the district is facing an $800,000 shortfall over two years, a majority of trustees decided to hike their indemnity.

Granted, the change — $13,424 to $14,958 for trustees and $14,552 to $17,707 for chairperson — is peanuts in a multi-million-dollar budget but it could have meant extra supplies in the classroom.

The other concern is that trustees are getting something others are not.

“We do have employee groups who still have not had a raise in many years,” said chairperson Kelly Smith, who opposed the motion to hike the indemnity.

Beyond that, it’s important to remember that the school district’s funding comes from taxpayers and there are many residents who have had their wages frozen since the 2008 recession or have lost their jobs. Their ability to absorb more taxes is extremely limited.

In pushing for the increase, trustee Robert Lee kept insisting that what board members receive is not a salary.

However, whether it’s called an indemnity, salary, wage or stipend, the reality is that Lee and other trustees are paid to do a job. There is an expectation from residents that the duties of trustees will be fulfilled during the term, so yes the term salary can be used to describe what trustees receive.

Those running for office last November knew exactly what the compensation would be and that serving as a trustee would impact their personal lives and careers.

Some proponents of an increase stated that they are just following an annual process of comparing Vernon with other districts.

And while that may be the case, the process doesn’t dictate that a higher indemnity has to be approved. Trustees have the ability to say no.

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Resolve the race track issue

share Mike Macnabb’s concern about the low voter turnout for the arena referendum but I think there is a valid reason for it.

Many people, including myself, find it hard to understand why we should support big-ticket items such as the athletics park and the new arena when city politicians tells us repeatedly that they cannot settle the race track issue. Others more knowledgeable than myself can say exactly how long this situation has gone on but surely it has reached a tipping point.

The race track is not being used, the grandstands are gone, and the best location for recreational facilities in the city can’t be accessed because of a legal stalemate.

People do not want to hear any of this any longer. The situation is ridiculous and the onus is on the city to reach an out of court settlement with the Okanagan Equestrian Society. The society has no money. The city has money and hopefully a willingness to reach a fair agreement.

I’m pretty sure that, once a settlement has been reached, Vernon voters will have a lot more confidence in their elected politicians. They might even see them as problemsolvers, which would a good change for all of us.

Ernie Armstrong

PET ADVICE Beware of giving exotic or different pets.

My daughter and husband saw the cutest miniature piglet and on an impulse, he gifted my daughter the special pet.

Peggy developed mites. The only precaution on the medication was, "For swine only."

By accident, their beloved dog ingested some.

He is now in his sixth day in the hospital comatose.

Unable to say goodbye to their beloved pet, they searched the Internet and got a glimmer of hope to cling to but the dog is still extremely ill.

Experience is a cruel teacher. Please learn from ours.

We are all very broken hearted.

The dear little piggy also has to be rehomed.

A.M. Johnston CLIMATE CHANGE As we prepare for the decisions that came from the climate conference in Paris, we need to inform ourselves about the reality of what can or cannot be accomplished.

I urge everyone to read Robert Lyman’s Climate Change Targets for Canada. Examining the Implications on the Friends of Science website.

Lyman’s article details the greenhouse gas emissions of the various economic sectors as reported

by Environment Canada.

He then shows the impact of various proposed reduction targets discussed by countries attending the Paris climate conference.

If we are forced to accept a reduction target agreed to by our enthusiastic and inexperienced minister of environment through subsequent legislation, we all need to understand the impacts of doing so.

The truth is they will be extremely costly. We will experience increased taxes, and higher cost of

fuel and heating. Poverty levels will increase, as poor families will struggle with increasing costs of these basic needs.

Industrial development will slow and investors will balk at any Canadian business opportunity.

Canada contributes 1.8 per cent of the world’s CO2.

What effect can we have on the climate even if we reduce our emissions by 80 per cent which is the target some scientists say will be needed across all countries, to keep the climate from warming 2 Celsius.

Add to the ridiculousness of this requirement the fact that the science on the cause of climate change is not settled and there is much evidence to show that the sun is the main driver of the earth’s climate.

The fact is that historically increasing levels of atmospheric CO2 follow increasing global temperature.

Shouldn’t that fact alone make us all think twice about what we are doing?

Bob Reid MOVE THE MARKET As a frequent consumer at the Vernon Farmers Market, I am excited for the opportunity to see the location of our market moved now that the arena will be twinned.

Perhaps it could be relocated somewhere more central — closer to the downtown core with access via biking and walking or bus routes.

This may even promote the market to a newer demographic, such as those who work typical business hours, especially in lieu of the possibility that the Friday Downtown Market may not continue next summer, or those who do not have or do not want to use a motor vehicle.

Linda McGrew

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ARENA RESULTS Hey you, over there, with your face tattooed to your cell phone, don't bother reading this. There are no animations or annoying texts to grab your attention.

You actually took time to vote for a new arena because you believed the line about, "Not to exceed $13.2 million."

You only make minimum wage, so no hope of you ever owning a house in Vernon. The rest of us, however, have seen this line before. We know the costs will somehow rise. Just hope it isn't double.

Why, when this happens, are the perpetrators never around, never there to stand up to these mistakes? The last time the push was on to find a location for the new arena, they over paid for the site, then, like a bolt out of the blue, found out that there was no way to build it without going way over budget.

Wow, politicians telling their version of a truth, you and I know what it is really called.

The hype before the new arena claimed the Civic Arena was beyond hope and would be a huge waste of taxpayers money to keep it viable.

Sound familiar? It turned out the Civic was worth using after all. When your landlord comes by and tells you the rent is going up because his taxes skyrocketed, then you go to get a raise to cover this increase. Don't whine when your boss says his taxes went up as well, so he can't afford any raises!

Try also to remember the debacle of the new running track. The cost overruns amazed all. Some more half-truths.

So now that you are depressed, you can pull up stakes, move back to Alberta, leave us to pay for your tunnel vision version of pie-in-the-sky.

Keep in mind that Albertans are about to receive their correction notice for how things cost.

Bob Johnston

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The City of Armstrong is currently working with B.C. Transit on a couple of

requests to consider bus stop relocations.

Transit staf f requested the stop on Patterson Avenue, across from the Kindale

Developmental Association, be relocated to Okanagan Street, in front of Nelson’s Glass.

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Support granted The City of Armstrong unanimously granted a request for support from the Royal Canadian Legion which is seeking grant funding.

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“Our involvement would be centred around a theatre production focusing on the 150 years since confederation, depicting memorable events in each decade,” wrote legion president Ron Waterman.

Prominent pioneers, war heroes and the history of Armstrong and Spallumcheen will also be represented.

The legion is soliciting the help of Christine Pilgrim, professional playwright, historian and comedian for the production.

Pilgrim produced and acted in the performance Bless ‘Em All for Armstrong’s 100th anniversary in 2013.

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Spend NYE in Saturday Night Fever fashion AmAndA morAzAin For The Morning Star

The Vernon Jazz Club will be ringing in the new year with ‘70s soul, funk, disco, and R&B when Moni Funk takes over the stage Thursday, Dec. 31.

The band will be playing favourites such as Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees), Lady Marmalade (Pattie Labelle), Le Freak (Chic), That’s the Way (KC and the Sunshine Band), and Dancing Queen (Abba).

Moni Funk is Monica Tracey (lead vocals), Carrie Edwards (vocals), Robert Escott (guitar), Stephen Buck (sax), Alex Buck (keyboards), Dan Summers (bass), and Brandon Campbell (drums).

Formed in 2009 by Tracey, Moni Funk is a dance review band whose motto is to have fun and entertain.

It all began when talented local players wanted to start a fun dance band with music that everyone would love.

“We were all seasoned musicians coming from different areas of music and decided it would be fun to get together and start a funk/disco band,” said Tracey. “The complexity of the music would be a fun challenge and it would also be filling a niche in the night club/party scene in Kelowna.”

You will often find Moni Funk dressed up in glitter and sequins to mark the excitement of the Saturday Night Fever era.

“The love of funk, soul, jazz, R&B, and dance music influenced us to do music from the ‘70s disco era as it includes all of the styles mentioned in one genre of music,” said Tracey. “We had been playing as a blues/soul band in a smaller form and decided to add a horn section and more singers to properly capture the essence of this genre.”

Tracey is a singer and pianist who is not

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moni Funk’s monica Tracey belts out some favourite funk, disco, r&B and funk hits when her band performs on new Year’s Eve at the Vernon Jazz Club. only the lead vocalist and manager of Moni Funk, but also performs as a soloist and duo with the group Electric Freeway. She owns and teaches at Music World Studios located in Kelowna.

Edwards has been singing in the area for the past 15 years. She wrote the band’s first original, Dancin’ All Night and also fronts Fat Foot 5, a five-piece dance band.

Escott began singing and playing the guitar across Canada at the age of 18. After years of playing on the road with original and cover bands from Calgary and Toronto, he settled down in Kelowna. He performs

with Tracey in Electric Freeway and can be heard playing throughout the Okanagan.

Stephen Buck is a graduate of the music program at the University of Western Ontario. He has played throughout Europe in London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Cologne.

He performed on the Late Show with David Letterman in New York in 1996 and has performed with jazz greats Cleo Lane and Della Reese.

Since moving to Kelowna five years ago, Stephen has played with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, Kelowna City Band,

Night Owls Orchestra, Spectrum Singers, Las Vegas Rat Pack Show, and many more.

He hosts the weekly Jazz Jam at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, where he performs regularly on double bass and saxophones alongside his sons Simon (drums), and Alex (piano).

Born in Germany, Alex Buck began playing the piano when he was seven. He is currently a Grade 12 student at Mount Boucherie Secondary School in West Kelowna, where he is under the direction of local jazz favourite Craig Thomson.

Alex has become active in the Kelowna music scene both as a soloist and as a band member. Nationally, he was selected to play with Canada’s National Youth Jazz Band and in 2014 he was named the Jazz Education Network’s Canadian Youth Jazz Musician of the Year.

Summers teaches and performs in Kelowna. He is the owner and manager of the The Music Room, a music school in West Kelowna.

Campbell is a young drummer who currently plays with Kelowna City Band and the Lake Country Big Band. He has studied under Scott Grant and is currently working on the highest level of percussion in the London Conservatory examination program. He also plays with the original band Tell the Girls.

Tickets for the New Year’s Eve show with Moni Funk will include complimentary appetizers as well as a glass of Stoneboat Vineyards’ bubbly at the stroke of midnight.

Moni Funk hits the stage at the Vernon Jazz Club (3000-31st St.) at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8:15 p.m. and tickets are $50 at the Bean Scene and at www.vernonjazz.ca. Cash only bar.

Research suggests that music makes the food and retail experience a lot more jolly Morning Star Staff

As those in the North Okanagan make the most out of the holiday season – eating, drinking, shopping and making merry – new research suggests that listening to music enhances those experiences.

A new study conducted by SOCAN (the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) and Leger, The Research Intelligence Group, shows that music has a substantially positive impact on dining and shopping.

In the survey it was revealed that 78 per cent of Canadians said that

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hearing music in a restaurant makes them enjoy their food and drink more, and almost three-quarters said it makes them want to stay longer.

Among other findings, 84 per cent of bar, restaurant and retail owners surveyed credited music for helping to create a more positive experience, while two-thirds of the Canadian public agreed that music impacts their decision to return to or recommend a restaurant.

In fact, more than two-thirds of business owners said that live music attracts more customers, and more than half agreed that live music

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gives them an edge over their competition.

“Music is the food of fun, so play on,” said Leslie Craig, SOCAN’s director of licensing. “The results from our food and music survey support the fact that Canadian businesses and their customers agree that music is integral to enjoying food and drink and to staying in a restaurant, bar or retail store longer.”

More than a quarter of Canadians surveyed (28 per cent) revealed that they would have a negative reaction to being in a restaurant without music and, of those, 43 per cent said

they’d be unlikely to return. Twenty per cent said they’d feel the need to leave.

Thirty-four per cent of Canadians surveyed said that if they knew a restaurant was paying its legal and fair license for music, it would influence their decision to go there.

The same can be said for grocery and retail stores. More than half of Canadians said they are likely to enjoy their shopping experience more when they hear music in a retail store. About one-third even admit to dancing or singing in grocery store aisles, and 25 per

cent said would be likely to inquire about the music being played.

“While music helps to build the experience for consumers, it also rewards the more than 125,000 businesses using licensed music to make their business better and compensate music creators fairly for their work. Businesses that are licensed to play through SOCAN know the value that music always adds, and especially during the holidays,” said Craig.

For a thorough summary of the study, visit the Music is the Food of Business report at www.socan.ca.

Season's Greetings THANK YOU!

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st. James school Grade 7 students perform in the school’s recent presentation of Godspell. Clockwise from top is William Rutter as Jesus; Brooklyn Routley as Judas; Victor Jack as Jeffrey; Waterbird Zabotel; emma Baycroft as Herb; Francesca Durfeld as Joanne; amica Paull as Robin; Rebeka Beganova; alexandra Melesko as Gilmer; and Talisa lutz as sonia.

St. James students stage Godspell Tannis nelson Submitted to The Morning Star

St. James students recently rejoiced in presenting its seasonal production of Godspell.

Conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics by Academy, Grammy and Tony award winner Stephen Schwartz, the musical has captivated audiences since its original New York premiere in 1971.

Although not your typical Christmas production, Godspell was the perfect choice for the highlyanticipated annual performance by the students of St. James.

A musical production based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, the St. James rendition of Godspell successfully transformed stories from the Gospel into fun and joyful bits, full of colourful and exquisitely costumed children singing about peace and love.

Under the guidance and direction of Paul Rossetti, creative director and newly minted principal of St. James, the Grade 7 students led the performance with a joyous and skillful delivery of the parables headed up by Jesus, played by William Rutter.

The stories were enhanced by Schwartz’s timeless songs, including Prepare Ye, Day by Day, and Light of the World, which were exuberantly sung and performed by students of all grades, creating an uplifting theatrical experience.

Although there wasn’t a single jingle bell in sight, the student’s performance lit up the stage in joyous celebration of the Gospel, reminding the audience about the reason for the season.

St. James School is a welcoming school community, inspired and guided by faith. St. James is committed to providing academic excellence while inspiring students to be enthusiastic, caring and active participants in a wide range of sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities.

If you are interested in learning more about St. James School, the Ready, Set, Learn program on Tuesday, Jan. 12, is a great opportunity to bring your preschooler in for a morning of fun and play.

You can pre-register for this event by calling 250-542-4081, or by email to sjschoolvern@shaw.ca. More information can also be found on the school website at www.stjamesvernon.com.

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Santa hits the dance floor at the new dancer class of Vernon’s Star Country Squares at the Halina Centre. “Who knew Santa could dance,” said Darlene Poetker, with the square dance club. “He didn’t miss a beat.” Dancers enjoyed great fun, games, Christmas treats and a gift exchange in this end-of-year wind-up party, with caller Allan Peterson. Classes resume Jan. 7, and the next big event is the 3/4 Dance Feb. 28, which will attract new and experienced square dancers from around the Okanagan. For more information, call Poetker at 778-475-1889.

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Teacher shares yoga wisdom Morning Star Staff

Melissa Verton Rinvold has a passion for everything to do with natural health, energy medicine and Chinese medicine, and has been practising and studying yoga, dance and art for 45 years.

The Vernon yoga teacher teaches traditional Vinyasa yoga, but has also made a name for herself through her yoga in the chair classes for those with mobility issues.

Verton Rinvold runs Blue Eagle Yoga and has recently published a manual, Introduction to Yoga in the Chair with Notes for Teachers & Therapists.

“Yoga in the chair is a popular approach to yoga for many,” she said. “In fact, the classes that I have offered over the past decade here in Vernon have been so popular that I have thousands of signatures in my sign-in book.”

With photographs by Verton Rinvold’s son, Antonin (Tony) Verton, the manual is based on the traditional approach and includes all of the basic principles and guidance for those who wish to teach themselves or others.

“This type of primary level of safe yoga practice is excellent for integration

in many settings, including for educators of all ages, in the classroom, for office/ workout space, RMT practice, for fitness trainers, caregivers and even psychotherapists and physicians,” said Verton Rinvold.

“The inclusion of breathwork or breathing exercises makes this offering completely effective and healing in nature, for yoga is all about breathing.”

“This is an excellent approach for seniors, but also for people of any age...”

— Melissa Verton Rinvold

Verton Rinvold has also recently joined the newly emerging business web site, Healing Arts Finder, created by Vernonite Diane Kelme as a one-stop resource for those in the community who practise the healing arts (healingartsfinder.ca) “We now have a place where the greater community can search for therapeutic and alternative health practices,” said Verton

Rinvold. “There, people can read all about the scope of my offerings including the other manuals I have published, teacher trainings and upcoming meditation workshops in 2016.”

Yoga in the chair classes are offered at the Schubert Centre every Friday at 10 a.m. Starting in January, they will also be offered every Monday at 1 p.m.

“This is an excellent approach for seniors, but also for people of any age who may be experiencing a recovery phase from injury or illness or due to certain spinal issues such as scoliosis.”

Verton Rinvold also offers classes for certification and teacher training, and is available for both group and individual bookings.

“Schools and educators are always offered a discounted rate for trainings and advised to book for the new year on their Pro D days.”

To order a copy of Yoga in the Chair with Notes for Teachers & Therapists, which sells for $20, or to book a class, contact Verton Rinvold at 250-549-0807, email email blueeagleyoga@shaw.ca or go to blueeagleyoga.com.

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Editor: KathErinE MortiMEr

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christmas bazaar fundraiser Okanagan Humane Society’s annual event until Dec. 23, The Shops at Polson Park, 2306 Hwy. 6, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day the mall is open.

Glassware, jewelry, ornaments, pictures, dolls, linens, clothes, household items, pet supplies, large assortment of Christmas trees, wreaths and all the decorations you want, at modest prices. Support our silent auctions and buy a ticket on a sleighful of goodies, including a turkey. Purchase 2016 calendar and enter to win door prize. All proceeds go to care of abandoned and neglected cats and kittens. Info., Hazel at 250-542-1607 or Louvain at 250-548-9293. the vernon jubilee hospital gift shop is all decked out for Christmas. There’s something for everyone. Lots of bling and stuffies that sing. Stocking stuffers, Christmas ornaments and decorations A great selection of ponchos, scarves, gloves and purses. Cozy hand knits. Unique Christmas crafts. Gifts for babies and gentlemen, too. Lovely floral arrangements. alcoholics anonymous hosts night owl meetings Every night until Jan. 1, 2016 at 9:30 p.m. at the Alano Club, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., Vernon. For more info., call 250-549-4933. dancing christmas lights display Voila Hair Studio & Spa’s third annual light-up event. Stroll along the walking pathway, open 5:30 to 8 p.m. every night, and experience the magic of Christmas throughout the holiday season. The light show starts 5 p.m. and runs hourly until the last show at 9 p.m. Enjoy the pathway lights, hot apple cider, the artificial Christmas tree forest and a fire to warm up by and of course donations of cash or non-perishable food items for the Vernon Women’s Transition House Society are being accepted. Voila is at 4105 Pleasant Valley Rd., Vernon. georgette thrift shop Green Tags half price sale all December. Great selection of warm winter coats and sweaters.

Cozy, quality sweaters, hoodies and vests at great prices. We are also having a half-price sale on all men’s dress, shirts and sport jackets and we will throw in a free tie. All jeans $3. 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. Saturday at 3100-28th Ave. celebrate new year’s eve: halina seniors centre Dec. 31 with roast beef dinner 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m.; music by Treble Makers. Cost: $20/person; purchase by Dec. 23 at the Halina canteen 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Everyone 50+ welcome! Centre is at 3310-37th Ave. Info., 250542-2877. evening x-ray hours at lumby health centre Open Wednesdays 4 to 7 p.m. All doctor requisitions accepted. Same-day appointments, no waiting! New hours for Lumby X-ray Services: Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.; Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Call Lumby Health Centre to book your X-ray appointment at 250-547-9741. hi noon toastmasters All welcome 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. 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. More information: 250-542-5161 or serle1@telusnet dancing at the schubert centre Every Wednesday at 2 p.m., you will find live entertainment. Dancers of every description and music of every kind are enjoyed. Come dance, watch and just have fun. Drop in and say hi or dance the afternoon away. okib land use planning family meetings Okanagan Indian Band members are encouraged to contact Operations, Lands and Housing (250-542-3444) to arrange a meeting with family groups to learn more about the OKIB land use planning, and to make sure that the plan includes your priorities! Family meetings will be ongoing at times and locations that work for each family

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feature event: the 10th annual artsolutely! show & sale runs until dec. 24

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f you are still searching for those last-minute Christmas gifts, Artsolutely! is your solution. Visit the Vernon Community Arts Centre and check out the 10th annual Artsolutely! Show & Sale. The event raises funds for the Arts Council of the North Okanagan. Artsolutely! features 25 artisans displaying their quality work, in a wide range of mediums including fibre arts, glass, jewellery, painting, photography and pottery such as artist Chris Reimer’s pieces (right).

Find unique gifts while supporting local artisans and the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Open daily at VCAC in Polson Park until Dec. 24. For more information, please see www.vernonarts.ca or call 250-542-6243. group. The OKIB land use plan is important for all OKIB members, and future generations. Share your voice! narcotics anonymous Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Path to Recovery, 3204 Alexis Park Dr., behind Knox Church (open to the public, 12-step meeting, Traditions meeting, wheelchair access).

Our 24-hour helpline is at 1-866-778-4772.

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the bargain bin 3445 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong will be closed Dec. 24 until Jan. 4 inclusive. The donation door will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1. people in pain network pain self-management group Please note that we won’t be meeting in December, as our meeting date falls on Christmas Eve. See you in January. Info., Liz at Vernon@pipain.com, call, toll-free, 1-844-747-7246 or see www. pipain.com wood carving at the schubert centre Wood Carving is alive and well in The Schubert Centre. Come, test the waters and you will be pleasantly surprised. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. until noon. Phone Allie Paulsen at 250-558-3315 for details. vernon toastmasters Interested in brushing up on your presentation skills? Vernon Toastmasters is now an advanced Toastmasters’ Club. Members have the opportunity to present longer speeches and have more in depth evaluations. We welcome anyone who was a Toastmaster in the past to join. The club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Pantry Restaurant, 3908 – 32nd St. (Highway 97). Info., 250-938-0324 halina seniors’ centre table tennis Come out and try a fun game of table tennis at the centre, 3310-37 Ave. (back of Rec Centre) Thursdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone 50+ welcome.

Cost to drop in is $2 or $5 for the month. For further info., call: 250-542-2877. tops (take off pounds sensibly) chapter #4844 Meets Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Alpine Centre, #29.

It’s $32 to join, and then $5 a month. For more information, call M. Schmolke at 250-545-8124. new hope for widows & widowers support group Please note: we won’t be having support group in December as the fourth Thursday falls on Christmas Eve. cancer relaxation support group For people living with cancer and their support persons. Meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., People Place, 3402-27th Ave. For more information contact Colleen at 250-550-8802. time out needlework at halina seniors’ centre For those who like to socialize and do crafts every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. If you enjoy counted thread needlework, cross stitch and/ or hardanger come and join us for an afternoon of stitching and

socializing. We are a small group that enjoy stitching, teaching and learning. For more info., call 250-542-2877 or just drop by. vernon stroke recovery branch Meets every Thursday except for the first Thursday of the month, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 5101-25th Ave. Support to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers; socialization, recreational, educational activities to enhance, develop and maintain motor and cognitive skills. Call Mary-Joan Giffin at 250-260-8029. aa meetings on thursdays Meeting, Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m., 3204 Alexis Park Dr.; this is an open meeting and is handicap accessible.. Monday to Friday, noon, open, VTC, 2810-48th Ave. (H) Meeting, open, 10 a.m., Schubert Centre, 3505-30th Ave. Closed meeting 8 p.m., Mug and Muffin, 2801B-34th St. Meeting (X) open, 8 p.m., VTC, 2810-48th Ave. Open meeting, 3204 Alexis Park Dr. Vernon (H), 5 p.m. daily. (H) handicap access. (X) no handicap access. 250-545-4933 vernon ms society support group Meeting and monthly potluck to be held the fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m., room 105 of the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Call 542-2241 for more information. free legal drop-in clinic Volunteer lawyers provide up to 15 minutes of basic advice on legal issues. For more information, call Access Pro Bono at 1-877-762-6664. By appointment only.

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together for christmas Seventh annual Christmas dinner Dec. 25 at 2:30 p.m. at St. James School, 2700-28th Ave., Vernon.

Open invitation to all members of our community in need of a warm, safe and inviting place to share a homemade turkey/ham dinner with all the trimmings. We also provide rides to and from dinner for anyone who needs transportation. the mission dollar bin thrift store Merry Christmas and happy new year from all the volunteers at the Mission Dollar Bin. Pop by for a free gift with purchase and a free entry to win two children’s baskets of new books! Open 9-5ish, Tuesday til Thursday at 3 p.m. at 3008-34th St., downtown. Volunteer-run, and all proceeds go directly to our Upper Room Mission in Vernon. We will be closed Christmas and Boxing Day. new year’s eve dance: armstrong legion br. 35 Dec. 31 dance and late evening buffet. Doors open 8 p.m. Tickets at the bar: $35 for individual, $55 per couple. Music by Don Herting. society of open learning & discussion SOLD meets Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Jan. 4, it’s the Kalamalka Research Station Seed Orchard — Breeding, Bugs, Dirt and Adaptation, presented by four members of the staff from the station.

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Dinner puts people together Morning Star Staff

Vernon’s seventh annual Together for Christmas dinner takes place Friday and it’s for individuals or families who don’t want to be alone.

“Everyone should be somewhere at Christmas.

It can be a tough day on your own,” said Ron Birch, one of the organizers.

Everyone is invited no matter their circumstances – an individual with no family nearby, seniors, a single parent with children or entire families who just want to embrace the spirit of Christmas.

And if someone is unable to get to the dinner, a meal can be delivered.

Ocean Spray

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Hana Toporchak, 12, Adian Foster, 11, and Janice Birch work together during a baking bee for Together for Christmas, which takes place Friday at St. James School.

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Do you miss the thrill of yelling “BINGO”, or the chill of being one number away?

This year’s dinner, which also includes entertainment and crafts, will be held at the St. James Parish Hall (St. James School), with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. and the meal at 4 p.m.

Anyone needing a ride to the dinner or wanting a meal delivered to them can call Jae at 250-5401120.

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Seasons Greeting

Seasons Greetings and best wishes for 2016 from Mayor Akbal Mund and Vernon City Council.

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The 18th annual Horsey Ladies Charity Auction raised funds for local charities, with Dani Goldenthal ,of the North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association, receiving $5,101, and Wendy Elrick, of the equine assisted therapy at Vernon Women’s Transition House, receiving $2,600.

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Maureen Sather (left) and Bill McDonald (right), of the Vernon Elks, donate $1,000 to Ken Satterthwaite, William Satterthwaite and Rasheed Hashi, of Vernon and District Minor Football, and $1,000 to Patricia Hosking, of Santas Anonymous.

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A Lake Country agrifood business is moving ahead with advanced technology.

Coral Beach Farms is receiving $12,700 from the Canada-B.C. AgriInnovation Program to pilot test technology in orchards that can potentially offer a more effective, environmentally friendly pest-bird control option to cherry, grape and berry growers.

Sixteen projects across the province are receiving about $900,000 from the federal/provincial initiative.

Among them is Vancouver-based Flex Alert Company, which will get $187,500 to demonstrate the ability of wireless sensors that monitor pathogens in cherry orchards and storage facilities. The technology will help B.C. cherry growers be more competitive for Asian markets.

“The B.C. agriculture industry is always looking for new ways to remain competitive,” said Norm Letnick, B.C. agriculture minister and Lake Country MLA.

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Kai McAreavy, Grade 5, rolls down the hill in the fresh snow followed by Cruz Payeur and Lachlan Vance at Silver Star Elementary School.

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But non-gamers may not know that the Downtown Internet Lounge is also a well known contributor to the community.

Money is collected at the Downtown Internet’s Lounge’s annual anniversary drive every year and is donated to a local charity or community organization, said Josh Brazier, who coowns the lounge with his business partner John Oh. This year, the lounge, which has been in business for four years, once again collected back— Josh Brazier packs for the Upper Room Mission’s annual Christmas backpack program.

“For a number of people, this will be the only gift they receive. It really helps put things in perspective when you realize there are so many people living with next to nothing,” said Brazier.

“Society in this day and age can become so focused on having the latest and greatest, they often forget just how well off we are living here in Canada, especially us, that have the pleasure of calling the Okanagan home.”

A silent auction and a number of raffles, along with various promotions, rewarded the lounge’s patrons with free online time in exchange for items such as backpacks, toques and gloves. With support from the community – friends, family, customers and other business owners – as well as funds donated by Brazier and Oh, the lounge was able to reach its goal of 50 backpacks filled with items.

“When we first set out, we wanted to do something big, something that would surpass previous efforts to raise money and awareness for those down on their luck or struggling to get by during these tougher economic times,” said Brazier.

The backpacks have been filled with basic necessities such as socks, gloves, hats, scarves, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, dental floss, small packs of Kleenex, soap, gum, candy, pens, notebooks and even a Christmas decoration.

Dr. Craig Goplen donated the toothbrushes and toothpaste for all 50 backpacks and the Fairfield Inn and Suites donated multiple bars of soap for every backpack.

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“Everyone should receive something during Christmas, especially those that are in need. No one should be left out. Although we aren’t giving away lavish gifts, we are providing some essential goods in the backpacks to help people out this holiday season,” added Oh.

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Finlay and Jost click for gold Canada West shades Russia KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

Linemates in Major Midget, Liam Finlay and Tyson Jost’s reunion with Team Canada West in the World Junior A Hockey Challenge was golden.

And they may yet cut the winning goal puck in half after a 2-1 win over Russia for gold Saturday before 2,250 fans at the Cobourg Community Centre in Ontario.

Jost, the team captain, was credited with the goal and Finlay the assist as Canada won a fourth gold in the tournament’s 10-year history “It was funny,” said Finlay of the winning snipe. “I think it went back to (Dante) Fabbro and me and Jost both went to the net.

I got a piece of it and as then as I was trying to hit it in, I think he got it. I thought I got it, he thought he got it so it was pretty funny.

We ended up having separate celebrations which was pretty funny because both of us are pretty tight. It was a pretty unbelievable feeling. Not everyday you can say you won gold.”

Said Jost of the huge snipe: “It was pretty funny. We watched the replay after the game.

We both kind of hit it in there. It’s still kind of hard to see who scored but I think I did get the last touch on it. It was funny we both didn’t know, we were just both so excited, we went in opposite corners. It’s something that we get to laugh about now for the rest of our life. We will have that memory.”

Jost and Fabbro are rated to go in the first round of the NHL’s June entry draft in Buffalo, while Finlay is ranked as a late choice.

Jost and Finlay had fabulous seasons with the Okanagan Rockets two years ago with Jost compiling 44 goals and 88 points and Finlay 51 points.

“We played together with the Okanagan Rockets and followed up again for the week,” said Finlay, second-leading scorer with the Vernon Vipers. “I think it was pretty clear we had good chemistry. He’s an outstanding player and easy to play with.”

Jost, who has 61 points in his second season with the Penticton Vees, was named MVP of the tournament. The Kelowna product pocketed three goals and nine points to win the tourney scoring title.

“We had a ton of depth,” said Finlay.

“Our defence, our goaltending, our puck

movement, everything was just fantastic.”

Jost had a blast playing with Finlay again.

“It was awesome,” said the Fort Saskatchewan-born Jost.

“It was really fun. We got that chemistry back from midget and the little bit there with the Vees. We were throwing the puck around. People are making comments of how fun it was to watch us. It was pretty exciting. It was definitely fun for sure when you have a good buddy like that on your line. It made the tournament a whole lot better.”

Goaltender Mikhail Berdin and forward German Rubtsov (Russia) joined Jost and Team West d-man Cale Makar (Calgary/Brooks Bandits, AJHL) on the all-star team.

“I think we were favoured because we won in exhibition (6-1), but we knew they were getting better all tournament and we had to be confident, not cocky,” said Finlay, who turns 19 in February.

Finlay said players were limHOCKEY CANADA PHOTO ited to one hour a day on their cell phones which brought the Team Canada West captain Tyson Jost and Liam Finlay head up ice in the World Junior A Hockey Challenge. team closer together. He said the coaching staff, from top 36 seconds left to play. students, Tufto met Viper grads Luke Shiplo to bottom, was highly knowledgable and “I thought (the Russians) did a great job and Thomas Aldworth as well as all the prepared. blocking shots. The first time we played freshmen. He plans to study business.

After a scoreless first two periods, Bobby them they didn’t get in the lanes; tonight “That was one of my goals coming up McMann (Wainwright, Alta./Bonnyville they did, and their goalie was exceptional,” here and to get that out of the way is a really Pontiacs, AJHL) took advantage of a turn- said Canada West head coach Tim Fragle. nice feeling.” over deep in the Russian zone to open the Meanwhile, Odeen Tufto, who leads the Viper winger Christian Cakebread, who scoring early in the third.

Vipers with 15 goals and 39 points, is stoked hails from Arizona, believes Tufto will dupliJost scored the eventual winner with to have a scholarship locked up for the cate his skill-set at the college level. three minutes to go, and the Canadians held NCAA Division I Quinnipiac Bobcats in “He’s a great player, very shifty, very slick off a late Russian push, backed by 26 saves Hamden, Conn. to play against,” said Cakebread. “Nobody from Matthew Murray (St. Albert/Spruce “I narrowed it down to Quinnipiac, can really hit him. He’s pretty dynamic and Grove Saints, AJHL).

Denver and Notre Dame,” said Tufto, a he can definitely be the same kind of player “When [the Russians] played us in exhi- Minnesota product who turns 19 on Jan. 9. in college.” bition I don’t think they were prepared for “I took visits to all of them. Quinnipiac was Quinnipiac is ranked No. 2 in the NCAA us, but today they were a different team” said actually the last visit and I kind of got the at 15-1-2. Aldworth has three goals and Makar (Calgary/Brooks Bandits, AJHL). “I feeling this was the place I could spend four seven points in 15 games, while Shiplo has think our speed and physicality wore them years. I got a great deal and I couldn’t turn it two goals and three points in seven games. down, and that’s the reason we got gold.” down. It was awesome.”

The Bobcats have 10 BCHL alumni, includKirill Slepets replied for the Russians with While on campus of a school with 8,800 ing senior Travis St. Denis of Trail.

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Vipers hit holiday break with victory KEVIN MITCHELL Sports Editor

Visions of sugarplums danced through their heads Sunday afternoon at Kal Tire Place.

A stretch for sure but perhaps visions of sleeping in their own beds, eating home cooking and reconnecting with their loved ones, some 5,000 miles away, were clogging the minds of both the Vernon Vipers and Powell River Kings.

Neither team showed much zest until the Vipers, supercharged by Hunter Zandee, captain Colton McCarthy and Jagger Williamson, converted four times in the third period for a 5-3 B.C. Hockey League Hunter Zandee win before 1,700 fans.

Vernon goes into the 10-day Christmas break at 16-20-0-3, one digit ahead of the red-hot Trail Smoke Eaters for the fourth and final Interior Division playoff berth.

The Vipers are young, struggle to move the puck in Griffin James transition and tend to turn the puck over at the most inopportune times. They have 19 games remaining and head coach/GM Mark Ferner has one card to fill with the Jan. 10 signing deadline looming.

“I don’t think anybody would argue it’s obviously been a little bit disappointing and frustrating for the kids as well,” said Ferner, who will scout the Mac’s Midget Tournament starting Boxing Day in Calgary.

“I know they wanna please and do well for the coaching staff and for our fans. I believe in this group. They’re a young team trying to find an identity and their way. Hopefully, the holidays will be good for us as they get to go home and enjoy their family and friends, re-charge their batteries and come back a new-look hockey team.”

Ferner said young players can get a little homesick a month or two before Christmas, especially when a team is losing more than winning.

“It’s nice we got a victory and send them home for the holidays on a winning note. I know it wasn’t an exciting game, but the kids found a way.”

It was a gritty win considering the Snakes were without sparkplugs Odeen Tufto (concussion), Riley Brandt (suspension) and Liam Finlay (in the press box after helping Team Canada West shade Russia 2-1 Saturday in the World Junior A Hockey Challenge in Cobourg, Ont.). Winger Jimmy Lambert was also out due to suspension.

The Kings (18-14-0-2) are third in the Island Division. They finished a three-game road trek which saw them lose 6-2 Saturday night in Salmon Arm. Head coach/GM Kent Lewis, who is nearing 25 years with the Kings, is seeing the same troubles as Ferner.

“We’ve thrown a lot of points away and today is another example of throw away points,” said Lewis, who played for the Nanaimo Clippers and WHL Victoria Cougars back in the day. “A game before Christmas, you come to expect games like this. We’ve been very inconsistent. We have a lot of new guys and I think there are times when we’ve been very good, but the inconsistency throughout leaves me to have to ponder Jan. 10 quite seriously and make some changes which I’m gonna seriously

look at because we’re not happy where we’re at with the group.”

Nanaimo, with Vernon buzzsaw Spencer Hewson (4-5-9) in his third year, tops the Island table at 24-12-0-1.

“If we’re playing the right way in our division, it’s a good hunt this year,” said Lewis. “There’s a lot of parity so it should be fun.”

McCarthy produced the winner at 14:02 of the third period when he converted a sweet pass from behind the net by Joe Sacco. Steven Jandric earned the secondary assist on McCarthy’s 17th goal of the season.

Christian Cakebread went top cheddar from a sharp angle to maker it 5-3 on a power play with 3:55 remaining. D-men Bo Pellah and Latrell Charleson drew the helpers. Cakebread has nine goals in 19 games since joining Vernon from the USHL. McCarthy scored the only goal of the first period when he deflected a Jandric shot past Powell River goalie Jeff Smith. D-man Griffin James, who was named the Fortis Energy Player of the Game, pocketed the second assist.

The Kings equalized 40 seconds into the second period as Gavin Rauser fooled Andrew Shortridge with a wrister from just inside the left point.

Mitchell Hawes and Chris Protopoulos collected assists.

Jeremy Leclerc put the Kings in front seven minutes later when he went short side for his seventh snipe of the season. Jeremy Leipsic and Nick Halagian got the assists.

The Vipers showed some extra energy by getting goals 2:02 apart in the third period from Zandee and Williamson.

Zandee banged in a rebound of a Williamson shot six minutes into the period for his sixth, while Williamson fired his fourth in tight on a gorgeous feed by Zandee.

Powell River answered right back with Jonny Evans registering his seventh on a low wrister, assisted by Halagian and Tristan Mullin. Vernon outshot Powell River 42-26.

The Vipers entertain the first-place Penticton Vees on New Year’s Day (7 p.m.). The Vees will welcome back projected NHL first-round draft picks Tyson Jost and Dante Fabbro, while the Vipers will draw Finlay back in the lineup. Jost and Fabbro were also with Team Canada West.

SNAKE BITES: There were fights 63 seconds apart midway through the second period. Callum Volpe of the Vipers, playing forward, tangled with fellow rookie Andy Stevens behind the Kings’ net.

Vernon D Darren Rizzolo danced with Curtis McCarrick in the Viper zone. Both scraps were draws...Vernon used Kamloops Junior B Storm F Keaton Gordon as an affiliate....McCarthy received nice applause for killing close to 45 seconds of a Viper penalty with a high flip puck over a d-man and then some tireless work in the corner against three Kings...Shortridge made a sweet save off Rauser, who swiped the puck off Brett Stapley deep inside the Viper end....Leipsic’s brother, Brendan, plays for the AHL Toronto Marlies. Brendan won the CHL scoring title with 49 goals and 120 points three years ago with the Portland Winterhawks...Viper grads Colton Sparrow (Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks) and Danny Todoyschuk (Grant MacEwan Griffins, Edmonton) were in the house on the weekend.

Sparrow has 2-2-4 in 18 games in his junior year.

Todoyschuk is 2-3-1 with a 3.23 GAA and .897 save percentage as a freshman. Ex-Viper G Kirby Halcrow is 7-6-5 with Portage College.

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Sun Valley three-for-three Morning Star Staff

Three-for-three in 2015.

The Sun Valley Source for Sports Vipers made it three tournament wins in a row by stopping the host West Kelowna Grtizzlies 3-1 Sunday in the Bantam Tier 2 Hockey Invitational final.

Nic Bolin and Nicholas Teale each potted a pair with Drew Mackenzie and Trevor Kennedy providing helpers.

Vernon grounded the Kelowna Rockets 3-1 in the semifinals on goals from Eric Noren, Corbin Hanson and Bolin. Lucas Wood, Teale and Bolin also added assists.

The Sun Valley crew downed the Trail Smoke Eaters 3-1 Saturday morning with scoring from Kennedy, Bolin and Hanson.

Vernon finished the round-robin with a 7-3 dismantling of Williams Lake with Bolin supplying three snipes and Hanson a deuce. Singles came from Mackenzie and Cole Johnson. Cam Moger, Noren and Teale each produced two assists.

Sun Valley opens the Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament next Wednesday afternoon against Fremont, Calif.

The Vipers face Williams Lake at noon on New Year’s Eve and finish Tier 2 preliminary play New Year’s Day morning versus North Delta.

The Vernon Home Hardware Centre Vipers lost 2-1 to the Penticton Vees in Midget Tier 2 action Saturday night at Civic Arena.

Penticton went ahead with five minutes to go in the first and Grady Caton banged in a rebound with 5 minutes left in the second to level the score.

The undefeated Vees took 58 minutes in penalties and one of their coaches was ejected in a dirty affair that looked more like WWF than hockey.

The Vipers did not take advantage of their numerous power plays and the game remained deadlocked until the Vees capitalized on a powerplay with two minutes left.

Billy Cawthorn was stellar in net as the Vipers upended the California Wave 6-2 Friday night at Civic.

Dawson Chase, Stephane Richard, Kyle Sherwood, Brady Marzocco, Gage Kopp and Connor Johnston handled the offence with d-man Logan Imrich earning two assists.

Lakers go 1-1-1 against the Rush

The Thompson Okanagan Lakers went 1-1-1 in a weekend Female Midget AAA series with the Fraser Valley Rush in Langley.

The Rush took the opener 3-0 before the Lakers rebounded for a 3-2 win Saturday on goals from Julianne Nelson, Elizabeth Klimm and Jenna Fletcher (Vernon).

Fletcher and Klimm provided goals in Sunday’s 2-2 tie. The Lakers are third in the six-team league at 12-5-4, while the Rush are fifth at 5-14-2.

The Watkin Motors Mustangs will spend Christmas in first place after posting three wins in Okanagan Mainline Pee Wee Tier 2 action.

Zack Funk scored three times as the Mustangs smothered Kamloops 9-0 Sunday at Civic. Jakob Jones and Jacob Boden each pocketed 1+2, while Emma Elders, Issac Thomas and Connor Elliott also converted in support of Cayden Hamming.

Vernon shaded Penticton 3-2 Saturday at Civic in a first-place showdown.

Elders, Jones and Porter Trevelyan, with the winner, assisted

by Elders, took care of the offence in front of Hamming.

Teja Sheldrake and Hamming shared the shutout and Steel Quiring posted three goals as the Mustangs iced host Kamloops 8-0 Friday. Elders collected a deuce.

Maddex Minard pulled the hat trick as the Nixon Wenger Vipers ambushed Kamloops 8-1 in Pee Wee Tier 3 play Sunday at Valleyview Arena.

Bennett Kuhnlein (2), Tyler Burke, Chris Bond and John Spraggs added singles, while Jayden Veit earned two helpers.

Knights on roll Morning Star Staff

Maybe the North Okanagan Knights should waive the Christmas break.

The Knights went into Osoyoos Saturday and thumped the Okanagan Shuswap Divisionleading Coyotes 5-2 for a third straight Kootenay International Junior Hockey League victory to close out the first half of the season.

“Our team is ready to keep rolling when the break is over,” said Knights forward Scott Latwat of Vernon, who scored twice Saturday.

North Okanagan trailed 1-0 after one period but led 3-2 going into the final 20 minutes, where Mitchell Lukacs scored his second of the season, on a powerplay, from Trent Redschlag and game star Layne Greene with 2:01 remaining.

Latwat added his second goal into an empty net with goalie Daniel Paul picking up an assist with 1:16 left. After Reid Wilson staked the Coyotes to a 1-0 lead midway through the first, the Knights scored three straight in the second from Graham Watkins (team-leading 12th), Austin Fournier (7th) and Latwat (4th).

League scoring leader Rainer Glimpel scored his 17th of the season (50th point) for Osoyoos 38 seconds after Latwat to make it 3-2 Knights.

“Saturday was really about rolling all four lines and having everyone play well. It was a true team win,” said Latwat.

“Right now, the team is going well, everyone is buying into what coach (Bryant Perrier) has to say and it’s all about the team.”

The win moves the Knights (9-20-1-4) six points clear of the Princeton Posse (8-24-0-1) in the battle for fourth place. The Posse have a game in hand.

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Program assists single parents with employment TOM FLETCHER Black Press

The B.C. government’s new training and employment program for single parents has enrolled more than 1,300 people since it began Sept. 1.

The program covers tuition, daycare and transportation costs for up to a year of on-thejob training or education towards in-demand jobs for single parents on social assistance or disability payments. The benefits can continue for up to the first year of employment, including extension of government-paid dental and other health benefits.

It replaces the previous system, often referred to as the welfare trap, where single parents would lose their assistance payments and benefits if they went back to school to train for a job.

Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell called the results of the program’s first four months “a very good sign,” particularly since about 400 of the voluntary participants are not in the ministry’s “expected to work” category because their children are under the age of three.

Of the 1,330 people signed up to the program as of mid-December, 50 are already on the job in construction, retail, health and community service positions.

More than 90 per cent of participants are single mothers, reflecting the fact that women are 90 per cent of the 16,000 single parents receiving income and disability assistance in B.C. “When they come into a WorkBC office, there is an assessment that takes place to determine the best path for that individual,” Stilwell said in an interview. “The case managers look at aptitude and background as well as what’s going on in the local job market, and try to figure out how to individually map the supports that are needed for that person. It’s a very flexible program.”

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In a contract of four of a major, having only three tricks to lose is fine; if you are faced with four, you must work out how to shake that extra loser.

In today’s deal, South is in four hearts. He wins the first trick with his club ace and cashes the heart ace, being shocked to see West discard a diamond. How should declarer continue?

That South hand was a tad strong to open two no-trump with its eight probable winners. So South opened two clubs and rebid two no-trump.

With the bad trump break, South has five losers in his hand: one spade, one heart, two diamonds and one club. But that will not be a problem if he can take 10 tricks. How is that possible?

Declarer has four sidesuit winners, so he needs six trump tricks, three tops and three ruffs. He can get those if he is careful. At trick three, he should duck a spade, the key play.

Suppose the defenders shift to diamonds. South wins, plays a spade to dummy’s ace, ruffs a spade, cashes the club king,

and ruffs his last club on the board. Then he leads another spade. What does East do?

If he discards, South gets his third low ruff. If East ruffs in, South discards one of his diamond losers, effectively making the defence take two of its winners in one trick.

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BY EUGENIA LAST

YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY Communication and travel are highlighted this year. Don’t let the actions of others blindside you.

It’s important to follow your own path and stick to what you know and do best. Your patience and understanding will draw favours in return.

Focus on long-term and accumulative effects.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Socializing and networking will lead to false pretences.

Promises made will not be honoured. You are best off relying on your own efforts to make things happen and get what you want.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You’ll have plenty to do and lots to celebrate. Getting involved in activities that are geared toward children, friends and relatives or taking part in festivities in your community will bring you joy.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) You may want to overdo it and spend more than you should, but it will be the little things you do that will actually make the difference. Romance is encouraged.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Tension is mounting, and tempers are short. Be careful how you approach subjects that affect loved ones. A relationship may be touch-and-go.

You can’t take on the weight of the world. Offer suggestions, but don’t pay for someone else’s mistake.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You’ll want to please everyone, and with a little effort you can. Simple but thoughtful offerings are favoured and will make a difference when it comes to how others perceive you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Expect the unpredictable.

Nothing will go according to plan. Don’t get angry, just go with the flow and do your best to get things done on time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Be creative about how you help others. What you do to improve your family dynamic or to help out in your community will have more impact than a monetary gesture.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) You’ll be moving fast and ready to take on whatever challenge comes your way.

Your ability to maneuver through crowds and unfamiliar territory will help you finish what you start.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) Offering your help to those less fortunate will be eyeopening and will give you a better sense of what life is all about. Your kindness will impress someone you love.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Make sure your motives are clear if you lend a helping hand to someone in need.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Get in the spirit of the season. Don’t fret if you haven’t completed your to-do list. Your time and attention will bring the highest rewards. Love is in the stars.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You need to slow down.

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Rosemarie passed away following a battle with cancer at Moog and Friends Hospice on Sunday, December 13th, 2015.

She is survived by her loving family, her husband Dick, her two daughters Robyn of Vancouver and Suzanne of Kaleden, her mother Hilda of Salmon Arm and her brother Marvin of Edmonton.

Rosemarie was predeceased by her sister Ingrid in 2000 and her father Albert in 2002.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Kaleden at the end of April 2016.

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MCGUIRE, Bret January 28, 1962 - December 18, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bret McGuire at his home in Vernon, BC on December 18th, 2015 with his wife and his parents at his side.

Bret is survived by: his loving wife, Terri; stepchildren Chelsey & Travis; his beloved granddaughter Peyten (Little Bug); his parents Kel & Lorraine; his sister Yvonne; nieces Danielle and Destiny; and nephew Derek.

A very special Thank You to Dr. Lindsay Pritchett for his caring and compassion to Bret and to all of us...Bret’s family. A special Thank You to Dr. Ed Hardy, and all the caring nurses and staff at the McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Clinic.

No service by request.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Clinic, c/o Vernon Jubilee Hospital, 2101 32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5L2 will be greatly appreciated.

“Gone Too Soon” “Gone Golfing” Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME. Phone: (250) 542-4333.

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Denis Eldon Seymour October 11, 1938 - December 18, 2015 Denis Seymour, a plumber extraordinaire has been brought to his knees by cancer. He passed peacefully with his wife holding his hand. He was active and dedicated to his world of nature and his community as a fireman for 25 years, a counsellor of Coldstream for 3 years and was instrumental in saving Kalamalka Lake Park from developers.

He taught his 6 children, 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren to love nature and all its species, especially insects.

He will leave a very large hole in the lives of his family. There will be no funeral but prepare for a summer wake at Briarwood. No flowers please, donations may be gifted to Hospice House

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Burton, Cyril

May 5, 1921 –December 17, 2015

Cyril passed away peacefully at Heritage Square.

Kim Vernon, Linda & Gary Larsen, Chris Larsen and Rick & Betty Burton would like to send our thanks and great appreciation to the staff at Heritage Square for their care and compassion given to Gramps in the past 2 years.

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Arthur Stephen “Art” Hagen July 19, 1931 to December 15, 2015

Art passed away peacefully on December 15, 2015 in Vernon with his family by his side. Art is survived by his loving wife Ruth of 57 years, sons Ken (Carleen), Don (Jennifer), grandchildren Kevin, Katie, Shauna, Chelsea, Kurtis, Mike and Chris, great grandchildren Natalie, Maddie, Annie, Jayce, Sawyer, Abby, Leah and Bronson and his brother Bernard (Clare) of Santa Rosa, California.

Art was predeceased by his parents Ada and Melvin as well as his brother Gordon. Art was born and raised in Kimberley, BC. After finishing high school, Art worked for Cominco briefly and then joined the Navy in 1951 where he spent five years on the aircraft carrier HMCS Magnificent.

He then returned to Kimberley in 1956. Art met and married Ruth Williams in 1958 and they remained in Kimberley where they raised their two sons. Art continued to work for Cominco in the Geology department until his retirement in 1989. Art held his private pilot’s license and was part owner of a small plane that he loved to fly.

Art also enjoyed hunting, fishing and all the Kootenays had to offer. After retiring from Cominco, Art and Ruth moved to Vernon where they spent the last 23 years enjoying the Okanagan, what Art considered to be Paradise, as well as many wonderful hours on the Spallumcheen Golf Course. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The family would like to extend our gratitude to the caring staff at Polson and Noric extended care facilities. Thank you for taking such good care of our beloved Art over the last nine months. There will be no service as per Art’s request.

“Fly with the angels, you dear sweet man!”

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January 10, 1952 December 24, 2013

Lovingly remembered by Mom & Dad, Jock, Sean, sister Barb, and family, brother Gord.

Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, Missing you is the hardest part, As it never goes away.

To hear your voice, To see your smile, To sit with you, And talk a while, Would be our greatest wish.

Today, tomorrow, our whole life through, We shall always love and remember you.

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Time may pass and fade away, but memories of you will always stay Forever in our Hearts.

We love you and miss you dearly Joyce and family

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All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. SUTCO seeks US qualified drivers for Super B flat deck division. We offer e logs, benefits, matched contribution pension plan, late model equipment and more. Apply; on line at sutco.ca, email careers@sutco.ca or fax (778)754-4025

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Betty McKinnon January 10, 1952 - December 24, 2013 There is always a face before me, A voice I would love to hear, A smile I will always remember, Of a sister I loved so dear.

Deep in my heart lies a picture, More precious than silver and gold.

It’s a picture of my dear sister Whose memory will never grow old.

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It is with immeasurable sorrow that we announce the passing of our father on October 5th, 2015 at Vernon Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Eddie was born November 12, 1937 in Clitheroe England to Edwin and Joyce. As a young adventurous man, he travelled Canada by motorcycle in 1959, and promised himself to one day move to this beautiful country.

That promise came to fruition in 1973 when he immigrated to Vernon, B.C., calling for his young wife Elaine and two daughters within the year.

Commercial painting was Eddie’s trade, he became a Lifetime Member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades after retirement in 2000.

Eddie met his beloved Patricia in 1985, his life changed forever. A dedicated and caring partner to Patricia, who had Multiple Sclerosis, came with many challenges, but Eddie faced those challenges head on no matter how big or small.

Raising sled dogs on 20 acres in Tappen, BC, building a dog sled to assist in Pat’s mobility, and numerous outings to scout out new fishing holes and camping spots. He did it all, wheelchair or not, it was an adventure, a 28 year adventure.

To Pat, he was simply “EDWARDO”.

Volunteering at the Iditarod sled dog race, and travelling to see the Alaskan Frontier, was another highlight of Eddie’s life. The stories he told, the endless poems he recited by heart, Eddie truly was one of a kind. His friends often called him an “ANGEL” from Heaven.

The love of motorcycles, his dogs and the great Canadian outdoors, clearly was his passion.

Eddie was predeceased by Patricia 2013, father Edwin 1992, mother Joyce 1937, stepmother Florance 1975, brothers John in 1969 and Jeff in 1974.

Eddie will be dearly missed by his daughters Donna Kuyper (Tom Smyth) of Vernon, BC, Tracy Hamm (Bruce) of Calgary, AB; 3 grandchildren Amanda, Adrianna and Austin; brother Bernard, sisters Marie and Christine of England, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, lads from the BMOC (British Motorcycle Owners Club) and friends near and far.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Deetlefs, the nurses and doctors at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital, and the caring staff at the Hospice House for taking exceptional care of our Dad. A Celebration of Life will be announced for Spring 2016.

Donations in memory of Albert (Eddie) may be made to the Vernon Hospice House or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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Employment

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Contact us now to start your training day. www.canscribe.com.

Call 1-800-466-1535. Email: info@canscribe.com.

START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

Help Wanted DEBT WORRIES? You have options.

Call BDO to arrange a

FREE CONSULTATION 250-275-8880

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

BDO Canada Limited Proposal Administrators Trustee in Bankruptcy

Activity Aide Position: Implements planned therapeutic recreation activity programs w/elderly residents at Creekside Landing seniors home. Must have exper. & love working w/the elderly.

Enthusiastic, outgoing personality w/an ability to lead group is a must. Qualifications include a therapeutic recreation aide cert. or equivalent at a minimum.

Current First Aid & CPR, Class 4 driver’s license is an asset, Food Safe, WHMIS. Position is part time/casual.

Wages are per Collective Agreement. Email resume: jeff.butters@kaigo.ca ARMSTRONG DAIRYFARM looking for Grade 11 or 12 student. Call 250-540-5990

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Employment

Activity & Events Specialist

Lakeside Manor Retirement Residence in Salmon Arm, BC is looking for a full time Activity & Events Specialist to join our team!

QualiďŹ cations include: • Class 4 Licence • Food Safe Certificate • Valid First Aid Certificate Offering a exible work schedule and extended Health BeneďŹ ts.

Apply with resume to: careers@ insiteseniorcare.com www.insiteseniorcare.com

Employment

Services

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

Help Wanted

Medical/Dental

Work Wanted

JM SANDHER ORCHARDS LTD is looking for farm workers. Pruning, thinning, harvesting fruit and other labour. Up to 40hrs/wk, $10.59/hr. 250-558-2988 email jmsandher@hotmail.com NEED PERMANENT, Seasonal, experienced Vineyard & Farm Laborers, March 1 $10.49/hr. Email resume to: officesgw@gmail.com

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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

Trades, Technical

Services

• PARTS DISMANTLER • LABOURERS

WATKIN MOTORS Ford, Vernon, B.C. immediately requires an experienced Ford Diesel Technician. Go to watkinmotors.com About us, Employment, to apply and review required qualifications.

Help Wanted

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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.

Must have some automotive experience and own tools, which starting wages will depend on. $18 per hour plus Wonderful benefits, full time with lots of growth potential.

Contact: Kas @autorecycling.com or fax 250-547-2301

Computers/ Info systems

Computers/ Info systems

General farm workers needed for fruit. Seasonal F/T, $10.59 9247 Hwy 97 Vernon. email: tahirraza31@hotmail.com

Employment

Affordable Handyman Services. Dump Runs, Small jobs.

Gutter cleaning, tree trimming, local moves, etc. Kris 250308-4100

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Moving & Storage

Singing or Piano Lessons for all levels & ages. Experienced; patient teaching; all styles. Vernon 778-475-4409

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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Misc Services WILL pick up and deliver in Vernon area, i.e.: prescriptions, groceries, bill payments, mail, etc.. Call Rob @250-3096521.

HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits?

The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal.

Call 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca

Art/Music/Dancing

Happy Holidays!

Cheryl Andrus Microsoft Professional + Internet Microsoft Certified System Engineer A+ Service Technician

CRA Appeals, Disability Tax Credits, Corporate and Personal Taxes. Complex situations welcome.

Meghan Harms, Chartered Professional Accountant 250-870-8138

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES HOME MAINTENANCE / RENOVATIONS /CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN

HANDS Renovations & Repairs Painting & Decorating Kitchens & Bathrooms Seniors Discount

TIM 250-307-8772

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Ron @ 250.309.0435 ‘Framing to Flooring’ www.nulookhomeworks.ca

Burk’s Renovations 30 Years a Carpenter Also skilled in • Drywall • Painting • Flooring • Tiles • T-Bar Ceiling Need Help? Please Call...

Bob - 250.275.0706

Tom - WHITESTONE Handyman Renovations Painting

Since ‘89 - Small Jobs Welcome

250-308-8778

WINDOWS & DOORS • New Construction or Renovations • Installations • Milgard Vinyl, Fiberglass & Aluminum Windows • Interior & Exterior Doors • FREE ESTIMATES

PAINTING

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Interior Exterior Repaints Ceilings - Wall - Trim

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250 307 5685

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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

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Tree Removals & Stump Grinding Tree Pruning, Shrubs & Hedges Wind & Storm Damage Coniferous Tree Trimming Snow Load Protection Serving Vernon, Lumby, Lake Country, Armstrong and Areas

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Stump Grinding also available

TRANSPORTATION

Painted - Repaired or Retextured

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308-9783 549-5140

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LANDSCAPING

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

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Transportation

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Cars - Sports & Imports

Legal Notices

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Medical Supplies

Homes Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

FAMILY Movers. Moving?

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

Shih Tzu X Terri-poo Born Oct 5, vet check, first 2 shots, dewormed, declaws removed. $500 ea. 1-250-546-6019

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

Church is looking for a property to rent or buy to be used for a drug rehabilitation center. (250)307-8858.

1bdrm kitchen suite, furnished, heat, cable, internet, & parking incl. Call Mike for details. (250)558-1800

Rentals

Hawthorn Lane 2bdrm condo, near bus stop, close to school, off Alexis Park Dr, $800 + util.

Chuck or Shelly 250-547-6455

Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra)

Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Plumbing

Merchandise for Sale Firearms BOXING Day Sale! Dec 26, 8am-4pm. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575. facebook.com/ WeberMarkin

Christmas Season Savings selected used rifles/shotguns.

Quality Firearms Buy & Sell.

Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Firewood/Fuel

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

Eagle Valley Pellets from Princeton, $185.per ton tax included. Armstrong 1-250-5490042

Rubbish Removal

Heavy Duty Machinery

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

Snowclearing Parking lots to driveways.

Free Estimates. Book now.

Seniors Dis. (778)212-2125 Snow Removal Commercial & Residential. Free Estimates Reserve now. (778)212-4487

Pets & Livestock

Pets Shampooches Pet Grooming 4311 25th Ave, Vernon. Call for information 250-275-1385

2008 Hitachi ZX 200 Waratah 622B, 11,700 hours. $135,000. 2011 Caterpillar D8T 4000 hrs Ripper. $385,000.

Caterpillar 256 compact track loader 3600 hrs. $21,500 Caterpillar 303 CR excavator 3200 hrs. $29,500. 1-250-260-0217.

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers.

Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Wanted:Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, (farm tractors w/loaders)1985 or newer. Skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not.

250-260-0217.

Livestock

Livestock

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale Collectors Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine.$400 Call for info (250)545-6101 Great Christmas gift.

Panasonic 32” tv. $200. 250542-5698.

Pool/Snooker Table plus accessories, red, 4.5x9, like new, $1,000. (250)275-0707 REGAL DROP IN STOCK SALE! 12% OFF 9AM-7PM. DEC 26, 6745 HERRY RD, VERNON, BC. CASH BASIS, ALL WELCOME! SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent Spacious 1 bedroom 1 bath available now behind Village Green Hotel. 40+, laundry hookups and storage.

Pet friendly. $750 + Hydro. 1 Year Lease, 13th month free.

A1 lrg 2 bdrm, spacious, bright lower suite w/all apps, split util., on 5 acres. Avail. Immed or Jan 1. $1200. 667 Commonage Rd 250-542-0060

Please call

Bed sitting suite w/bathroom & shower. Available to Senior female. 250-558-8557

778-212-0924 Willow Manor

WANTED: Good used furniture, beds & appliances.

Phone Furniture Emporium, 250-545-0240

50+ Building One/Two bedroom apartments available. $750 - $875 per month

Misc. Wanted Local Private Collector buying silver coins & related items.

Page Louis pg1-888-232-1561 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-250-863-3082 Local.

Sporting Goods Christmas Season Savings selected used rifles/shotguns.

Quality Firearms Buy & Sell.

Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin COLLECTOR BUYING & selling quality firearms and optics.

Licensed to buy estates. Call (250) 490-6165.

Real Estate Business for Sale 18 Location Vending Machine route in Vernon. Machines included, inventory & locks not included.

Great return! $22,500 250-938-0829

Apt/Condo for Rent

Contact Delaney Properties

250-550-2120

The

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2 bdrm suites

1000

$

/ month

Rent includes heat, hydro, hot water, F/S, W/D, DW, A/C & designated parking.

NO SMOKING, NO PETS. On Site Resident Manager

CALL 250-542-1701 4900 Okanagan Avenue

1bdrm apt. close to Kal Beach & bus stop, cable & gas incl., strictly n/s, n/p, good ref a must. Avail Jan 1. Suits long term rentals and seniors. $575 month. To view call Dennis 250-260-0786 1bdrm close to rec centre.

N/P, N/S. $650, no Hydro.

(250)307-4948

Townhouses

Brookside Garden Rentals Family Oriented Complex Units have been freshly painted, new flooring and carpets.

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

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

Serious inquires call …

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Commercial/ Industrial

Commercial/ Industrial

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 1000 sq. ft. to 4200 sq. ft. of premium office space in a modern building.

Excellent quality leaseholds including: Boardroom, finished perimeter offices with ample natural lighting, open layout for cubicles (which can be finished into interior offices).

Wide hallways, tile floors, glass doors, large common area washrooms. Centrally located in business / shopping district, public transportation nearby.

Parking: Onsite stalls plus 150 stalls on adjacent lot.

Call (250) 862 7785 or email: stafford@devcobc.com

2001 Subaru Outback, 4cyl, 224K, everything thing works well, $3500.obo 250-549-0281 call before 5pm.

2002 Volkswagen Passat wagon, 1.8 turbo, auto, winter tires $4,350. Silver. 250-548-3484

Health forces sale 2015 Nissan Micra, 4-d, auto, hatch back, air, cd. 250-545-5690

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

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

Storage

1-800-222-TIPS

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

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